Michael Adams: A Tragic Hero

Michael had some failures and obstacles in his life so far. Michael wanted to be a professional hockey player but he couldn’t because he was too small in height and he never grew large enough to play (Mills). In 1991, Michael was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He had a rough time dealing with it and he kept it as a secret for 7 sevens until he told the public in 1998 in New York

This book puts emphasis on the transformation of an American citizen into a marine and the importance of sustaining the change. It is imperative because our war fighting ability depends on a lasting transformation not only during the time of the individual’s Marine Corps career but also when he or she returns to their civilian communities.

Have you ever thought of yourself as fearless, or strong? Well Michael was both he was brave. It is important to know he was brave. Bravery was an very important trait for Michael. He had fought threw thick and thin for everyone that was important him.

The author points out various examples of the Corps short-comings throughout history. With the Marine Corps already struggling to stay atop its game, it didn’t shed positive light on the situations. With that said, it’s hard to point out the flaws of the Corps without also showing its achievements and how we can overcome any obstacle we are faced with.

Michael had many people that supported him. Those people include the Tuohy’s, who took in Michael and gave him food, a tutor, a home, and helped guide him in life. “I can’t talk enough about the time and work Miss Sue put into helping me. She is retired now, but she deserves to be in the hall of fame” (Oher 159). Michael also says, “When my name was called on draft day, I couldn’t imagine that life could get any better---especially since I was surrounded

The first week at his military school, Wes tried several times to went home. He had access to do a phone call to whoever he wanted to talk, if he would be able to convince that person in five minutes, then he could go back to home. On the phone his mother said, “Wes you don’t go anywhere until you give this place a try” (Moore 95). Wes wasn’t persuaded at first, but the words his mother told him must have stuck. He started doing better in school because he realized what his family has sacrificed in order for him to be there. Gradually, he became sergeant of platoon, a cadet master sergeant, and the youngest senior noncommissioned officer in the entire corps. Even though he was forced to stay in military school; slowly he changed his outlook in military school.

From captaining the American Navy’s most prized frigates to being a man every sailor could actively interact with, John Barry established himself to be an exceptional naval leader and hero. He guided his ships and sailors through many successful battles which were key in the establishment of the American Navy. Despite his great influence, Barry never put his personal interests in front of the Navy’s, and his dedication to the service centuries ago created the dominant Navy and Marine Corps team present today. Because he was an expert and popular mariner, a focused individual, and a naval visionary, John Barry was able to earn the title of “Father of the American Navy.”

Two predictable events that would have taken place in Michael’s life are his successful music career and him leaving home.

While there are so many things I could say about Michael, nothing will ever compare to his compassion and humor. He has said before and will say again, “Society teaches us that having feelings and crying is bad and wrong. Well that’s baloney because grief isn’t wrong. There’s such a thing as good grief. Just ask Charlie

Corporal Thomas Searles underwent a drastic change from a nerdy, bookish man, to one of the most bravest soldiers in the regiment. The minute he found out about the 54th Massachusetts regiment, he didn’t think twice in enlisting and was very eager about it. The minute he got in his

To begin with, social environment has heavily impacted the life Michael has created for himself. Since, OCD and the use of drugs are common in his family,

After 9/11, Montgomery entered the Marine Corp after graduating high school, where he served three tours of duty. During what would be his final tour, Montgomery's unit endured a fifty-four hour gun battle in the city of Fallujah. Having survived, it forever changed Michael's outlook. However, there was one more event that would make religion the forefront of his life.

Toward the end of high school, Dylan started to develop an interest in the Air Force and the F-15E strike and attack fighter. The interest started with the fighter’s superiority in range, persistence, and load, plus a perfect combat record. Dylan began talking more about the Air Force the closer it got to his 18th birthday and graduation. Mr. and Mrs. Black understood that Dylan was serious about the military and even though they were worried they agreed to support whatever decision he would make. On his 18th birthday Dylan applied to the U.S. Air Force Academy he quickly completed Officer Training

“Men joined the Marine Corps for many reasons . . . I’d joined up to dodge the draft and ended up being sent to war” (Brady 8-9). This brief yet poignant statement begins the story of how James Brady ended up serving in the Korean War. As a young adult the draft was being reinstated and Brady did not feel the desire to fight in a war. He and a few of his friends decided instead to join the Platoon Leaders Class with the Marines, which had students spend two summers at the marine Corps Schools in Quantico, Virginia. After these two summers, graduates would become Lieutenants, but they could not be drafted. Shortly after Brady graduated, the war began in Korea and his class learned they

Like on Mars, Michael spent the majority of his time thinking and attempting to grok. However, Michael did discover that he was different than humans. We learn that Mars is an advanced society in comparison to Earth, because there is no wrongness on Mars. In order to dispose of a wrongness, Martians are capable of making things “disappear.” This means that Michael has psychic powers. These powers play a large part in Michael’s future, because they differentiate Michael as the Man from Mars, even after he loses his political