That Summer Book Report

The movie 500 Days of Summer was not a good movie. Maybe because it was not the typical romantic movie that has an happy ending. Or that this movie actually shows how relationships go in life. Its not always smooth sailing. 500 Days of Summer could have been more of a good movie, if it just explained things more, it could have been a little better. The whole plot of the movie was okay and creative but one of the main characters (Summer) was just confusing. She treated Tom very wrongly in the movie. Another reason why 500 Days of Summer was not a good movie was because of the ending. It was just like what was the purpose of watching the whole movie.

Choose passages that speak to you. Consider the parts of the book that made you stop and reflect on what was read. Consider what you may highlight or annotate. Consider the text that may lead to thematic, character, or literary convention analysis. Make connections to the text (text-text, text-self, and text–world). Analyze the style of the text—reflect on elements like symbols, imagery, metaphors, point of view, etc. Apply the different literary critical approaches with which you are familiar.

It is inevitable for someone to go through life and not ever have to feel the unfortunate feeling of grief. Eden Robinson provides a heart wrenching novel that gives readers the feeling of hope and doubt all at once. When a tragedy strikes it is in those moments that people show their true character. Although, when some people experience tragic situations they are never able to recover. Monkey Beach tells a story of a teenage girl named Lisa, who just so happens to face death, discrimination, and the spiritual world all at once. For Lisa she discovers who she is, ironically through the losses of others. Even though Lisa has to face many struggles in the novel, not only does it bring her closer with her culture, it lets her connect with people who have been disconnected.

Then as the story further develops, the largest theme, the emotional journeys of a teenager, starts to spring to life even more. Brigid Lowry developed the two characters Asher and Rosie to show the reader how teenagers want more from life, to become adventurous, but also the consequences of someone’s actions. Through the theme of rebellion and love, the two teenagers realize that problems that occur don’t disappear when they disappear. Through the actions of Asher, both Rosie and him, eventually make it home, however on the way back, the car crashes that was carrying them, and they reunite with family in hospital.

The first lesson that this book has taught me is that it is a necessity to have emergency funds set aside and to only spend that money when it is truly an emergency. One of the sections of the books is titled “Emergency Fun(ds)” and it explained that people expand the definition of “emergency”. “Because for 30 years I’ve watched people, even disciplined people, expand the definition of “emergency” whenever they see something they really, really want and they have the money in the bank to buy it.” This quote says that people alter their meaning of emergency whenever there is anything they desire and have the funds to purchase. Life is unpredictable and a person’s financial circumstances can change dramatically in a brief amount of time. In order

The title of the book is The boys in the boat. This book is nonfiction and is by Daniel James Brown. These outstanding nine Americans are on their way to gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This book takes place mainly in Germany and the state of Washington. The main character, Joe Rantz, is on his way with his buddies to go to the 1936 Olympics.

Five years ago, Taylor messed up badly at her lake house in the Poconos and avoided going back. But when her father is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, her family decides to visit the lake house one last time. Morgan Matson’s Second Chance Summer recounts a story of friendship and love when times are tough.

This summer I read an excellent book called That Summer by Sarah Dessen. This book has a lot of twists and turns in the plot, and it made me want to keep reading. This character goes through a lot of tough times in her life and she has to learn how to grow and adapt to these horrible changes. Since her sister does not like her, she has no one to relate to these changes with, which makes her life that much harder. Haven, the protagonist, never has a life she is satisfied with!

In these stories I have read “All Summer In a Day” by Ray Bradbury, and “Chair On Top Of The World” by Stuart Baum. The main character in “All Summer In a Day” is Margot and the main character in “Chair On Top Of The World” is Tomas. In the story “All Summer In a Day” talks about Margot. She was once living on the planet Earth and now she living in the Venus. Margot is the only one living on Venus that came from Earth. All the children there are bullying Margot because, the children thinks Margot is fibbing. When the teacher announced that the sun is going to be rising this year and this day. Margot got excited, all of a sudden the kids lock Margot up in a closet. In the story “Chair On Top Of The World” talks about Tomas. He reads a book and

This 384 page novel is a quick, yet very emotional read. Maisie, a sixteen year old track star, is struck by an electrical fire while out for a morning run; this cost her a forehead, both cheeks, and her chin. This book displays the painful recovery of depression and how to love yourself. As Maisie receives a partial face transplant, she soon feels as if she is some freak of nature meant to be stared at. Most importantly, this novel teaches that one cannot battle depression and darkness alone; with help, one can learn to accept the their situation.

As Belle Ami’s book One More Time is Not Enough opens, Adelia Lindstrom Breman’s life is getting back to normal. After a previous book’s traumatic episode involving an ugly divorce, a horrifying family secret exposed, and the endangerment of her children, Adelia is taking control and putting her life back together. She’s got big ideas for the future of her parents’ environmental trust, and she plans to reach out to her half-sister, of whose existence Adelia has only just learned. What is more, there are now two attractive and eligible men vying for her attention: David, the hero who rescued her children, and Miles, the wealthy ex-husband who wants her back. Adelia’s world might be complicated, but it’s headed in the right direction at last.

Seventeen year old Melanie Easton has been alone most of her life. Living in a loveless home with an absentee mother, Melanie is accustomed to solitude. Surprised when a boy from school offers her a ride home, windows of opportunity open for her. After being befriended by Robert Reynolds, she discovers that there are reasons for her strange home life. Reasons she never imagined until she starts unraveling the documents that have been hidden away, until now. Out of the secrets, lies and loneliness comes the opportunity for exciting changes. Perhaps along with the answers, comes a chance for true happiness.

The book That Summer is a book with relatable characters and a turning plot. There is nothing better than picking up a book and cracking it open, and not expecting to get totally lost in the story. That summer is certainly the book to

“500 Days of Summer” is one of the most important movies in Hollywood history and it is considered as a very unique and creative initiative approach for the romantic comedy genre. Basically after watching the trailer I would say that this movie is a must-watch movie especially for guys. The story is two-year relationship between Tom and Summer. They work at the same department of a greeting card company. Tom’s problem was very common to nerds. He is very convinced that he can change the girls mind. Although she told him several times that she does not anything serious. Frankly we can say that this is not a love a story. It’s not a romantic story. It’s “ boy

Walker introduces the reader to the protagonist, Celie, through a series of letters. In these letters the reader finds Celie amidst her mother’s death. The author chooses to address her letters to God, giving Celie a greater willpower to survive. Celie’s upbringing gave her maternal authority; as seen through the multiple maternal roles she played through the novel. Her mother’s death forces her to step up and fill a, painful role revealing her inner strength and ability to remain optimistic.The full