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    Founding Brothers, by Joseph Ellis is one of the most intriguing and inspiring books to read. This book helps inform others of American politics, while also giving readers a new perspective on the unforeseeable forces that shaped history. In this book joseph Ellis uses six brief descriptions of events to show readers the contemplation and acts of our revolutionary leaders. While doing my research on Joseph Ellis I got a better understanding on why he wrote “Founding Brothers” the way he did. From

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    For the next week, I spent a good amount of everyday crying. This was because I thought I would never cheer again. The one thing I love that I am remotely good at had been taken away from me and I had nothing. But, that monday, my coach walked up to me in the crowded and noisy school hallway and said, “You weren't scared away from cheerleading were you?”, and with that, I came home and told my mom, “Mom, could call the tumbling coach and make an appointment for when I am cleared?” and in that moment

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    Transitioning from any undergraduate level course to a graduate level at Kutztown University can be extremely overwhelming for many students. From enrolling in challenging courses that prompt students to over succeed in materials, to professors enforcing and enabling students to perform certain aspects and or skills can be extremely overbearing and difficult at times. Nonetheless within each course subject the outcomes are substantial and rewarding, for each student accomplishes a new asset that

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    Joseph J. Ellis, the author of Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generations, wrote a vivid account of the trials and tribulations of a band of brothers entangled in political controversy following the birth of a new nation. In the 2002 book, Ellis focuses on the seven most influential and powerful leaders in this revolutionary era including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton with primary focus on the latter four

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    Assignments below. 1. Submit a biography of Albert Ellis as stated in e-text. 2. In e-text you will find "12 Irrational Ideas That Cause and Sustain Neurosis". Select three from the "12" and explain how you or someone you know relates to three of the "12". Albert Ellis was born in Pittsburgh in 1913. During his childhood, he described himself as “a stubborn and pronounced problem-solver”. A serious kidney disorder turned his attention from sports to books and the divorcing of his parents led

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    My Dad, Sister, and I were standing in line 4 years ago for ship boarding to America. Up until that point it had been a nightmare, 47 degrees with a line half a mile long. The ship was just in front of us with people taking 25 dollars for a ticket. My Dad had more then enough money to get one 1st class ticket, but he only had enough for three 3rd class tickets. As the boat moved closer more and more people were shoving in hopes that they would speed up the line. When it was our turn, Dad gave them

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    EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Jenna Kawlewski 5/6/2018 EMDR was introduced into the field of psychology by a psychologist named Shapiro (Shapiro, 2007). Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a recent psychotherapy treatment that has slowly began to be used increasingly more. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing begins with the therapist meeting with the client. They will assess the client and the client’s goals. EMDR is often used with people who

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    Founding Brothers Founding Brothers is an informative non-fiction book written by Joseph J. Ellis. This book was based on the events that took place after the American Revolution. It discussed about how the lives and relationship of the founding fathers of this nation influenced and resolved their differences in opinions in shaping the course of this nation. There was clear explanation in the preface, The Generation, on the author’s part of his main intention in writing this book. His main objective

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    Founding Brothers, written by Joseph Ellis, is an outstanding read for anyone interested in learning more about the United States Founding Fathers. Published in 2000 by Alfred A. Knopf, many have recommended the novel. This great book takes the reader through the time where the United States developed the government that is similar to the one used today. One is able to visualize and perceive what it was like for all of the Founding Fathers to interact with one another. Founding Brothers hit key points

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    Aaron Burr. Burr was the vice president at that time, and although the fight only lasted a few seconds, it ended Hamilton’s life. This chapter happens to be only one out of the chronological order. There are several reasons that the author, Joseph Ellis, chose this as the first chapter, the first and best reason being that it displays how underdeveloped the country was during this time. The government was so new, and they, the Founding Fathers were very afraid of any conflicts in it. So much so

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