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"We  would  sit  across  from  each  other  on

a  pair  of  high  branches,  our  naked  feet  dangling,  our  trouser pockets filled with dried  mulberries  and  walnuts.  We  took  turns  with  the  mirror  as  we  ate  mulberries,  pelted  each  other  with  them,  giggling, laughing" (Hosseini 2/3)

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When  we  were  children,  Hassan  and  I  used  to  climb  the  poplar  trees  in  the

driveway  of  my  father's  house  and  annoy  our  neighbors  by  reflecting  sunlight

into  their  homes  with  a  shard  of  mirror.  We  would  sit  across  from  each  other  on

a  pair  of  high  branches,  our  naked  feet  dangling,  our  trouser  pockets  filled  with dried mulberries and walnuts. (Hosseini 2-3)

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Some thought it was the prettiest house in all of Kabul.A
broad entryway flanked by rosebushes led to the sprawling house of marble floors and wide windows. Intricate mosaic tiles, handpicked by Baba in Isfahan, covered the floors of the four bathrooms. Gold stitched tapestries, which Baba had bought in Calcutta, lined the walls; a crystal chandelier hung from the vaulted ceiling.

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When we were children, Hassan and I used to climb the poplar trees in the driveway of my father's house and annoy our neighbors

This quote shows a sense of childhood innocence

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"When  we  were  children,  Hassan  and  I  used  to  climb  the  poplar  trees  in  the

driveway  of  my  father's  house  and  annoy  our  neighbors  by  reflecting  sunlight

into  their  homes  with  a  shard  of  mirror.  We  would  sit  across  from  each  other  on

a  pair  of  high  branches,  our  naked  feet  dangling,  our  trouser  pockets  filled  with dried mulberries and walnuts." (Hosseini 2-3)

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"In the eighteen years that I lived in that house, I stepped into Hassan and Ali's quarters only a handful of times. When the sun dropped low behind the hills and we were done playing for the day, Hassan and I parted ways. I went past the rosebushes to Baba's mansion, Hassan to the mud shack where he had been born, where he'd lived his entire life. I remember it was spare, clean, dimly lit by a pair of kerosene lamps. There were two mattresses on opposite sides of the room, a won Herati rug with frayed edges in between, a three-legged stool, and a wooden table in the corner where Hassan did his drawings. the walls stood bare, save for a single tapestry with sewn-in beads forming the words "Allah u akbar." Baba had bought it for Ali on his trips to Mashad.

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When we were children, Hassan and I used to climb the poplar trees in the driveway of my father's house and annoy our neighbors b reflecting sunlight into their homes with as hard of mirror. We would sit across from each other on a pair of high branches, our naked feet dangling, our trouser pockets filled with dried mulberries and walnuts. We took turns with the mirror as we ate mulberries, pelted each other with them, giggling, laughing; I can still see Hassan

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When we were children, Hassan and I used to climb the poplar trees in the driveway of my father's house and annoy our neighbors b reflecting sunlight into their homes with as hard of mirror. We would sit across from each other on a pair of high branches, our naked feet dangling, our trouser pockets filled with dried mulberries and walnuts. We took turns with the mirror as we ate mulberries, pelted each other with them, giggling, laughing; I can still see Hassan

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On the south end of the garden, in the shadows of a loquat tree, was the servants' home, a modest little mud hut where Hassan lived with his father.

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When we were children, Hassan and I used to clime the popular trees in the driveway of my father's house and annoy our neighbors by reflecting sunlight into their homes with a shard of mirror.

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I  can  still  see  Hassan

up  on  that  tree,  sunlight  flickering  through  the  leaves  on  his  almost  perfectly

round  face,  a  face  like  a  Chinese  doll  chiseled  from  hardwood:  his  flat,  broad  nose  and  slanting,  narrow  eyes  like  bamboo.

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"I remember the precise moment, crouching behind a crumbling mud wall, peeking into the alley near the frozen creek... I realize I have been peeking into that deserted alley for the last twenty-six years"

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"Baba took me to Ghargha Lake, a few miles north of Kabul. He asked me to fetch Hassan too, but I lied and told him Hassan had the runs. I wanted Baba all to myself. And besides, one time at Ghargha Lake, Hassan and I were skimming stones and Hassan made his stone skip eight times. The most I managed was five. Baba was there, watching, and patted Hassan on the back. Even put his arm around his shoulder... The water was a deep blue and sunlight glittered on its looking glass-clear surface. On Fridays, the lake was bustling with families out for a day in the sun."

Amir valued his relationship with his father and the time he spent with him, but felt jealous when Hassan was recognized more than him in his father's eyes. He yearns for his father's approval of him. He felt he was competing with Hassan for his father's love.

- Melis Gordem

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"Everyone  agreed  that  my  father,  my  Baba,  had  built  the  most  beautiful  house  in  the  Wazir  Akbar  Khan  district,  a  new  and  affluent  neighborhood  in  the

northern  part  of  Kabul.  Some  thought  it  was  the  prettiest  house  in  all  of  Kabul.  A

broad  entryway  flanked  by  rosebushes  led  to  the  sprawling  house  of  marble

floors  and  wide  windows.  Intricate  mosaic  tiles,  handpicked  by  Baba  in  Isfahan,

covered  the  floors  of  the  four  bathrooms.  Gold-‐stitched  tapestries,  which  Baba

had  bought  in  Calcutta,  lined  the  walls;  a  crystal chandelier hung from the vaulted ceiling"(Hosseini 3). This shows the class he is in and how he is comfortable where he is at, stable.

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"We sat at a picnic table on the banks of the lake, just Baba and me, eating

boiled eggs with _kofta_ sandwiches-‐-‐meatballs and pickles wrapped in _naan_.

The water was a deep blue and sunlight glittered on its looking glass-‐clear

surface. On Fridays, the lake was bustling with families out for a day in the sun.

But it was midweek and there was only Baba and me, us and a couple of

longhaired, bearded tourists-‐-‐"hippies," I'd heard them called. They were sitting

on the dock, feet dangling in the water, fishing poles in hand. I asked Baba why

they grew their hair long, but Baba grunted, didn't answer."

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The alchemist has the potential to fit the archetype of the old man. Although he does not entirely trust Santiago, I hope that he soon will.

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I was surprised when the alchemist drew a sword towards Santiago, representing the overall mysterious personality of his.

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i felt that the alchemist was someone i had anticipated. he is old and wise, and knows all there is to know. he is someone who distances himself from others, and is hard to get to/find. although, i was surprised at his reaction towards Santiago, being testy, although it makes sense that he wants to keep his secrets.

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The Alchemist is very much like what I thought he would be a wise, knowledgable figure, and that's what he ended up being.

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I expected the Alchemist to be as he was old, wise and joyous

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I thought the character of the alchemist would be much different than I expected. He is very interesting, and an old wise man.

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He is not really the way I thought he is, I imagined him being more immortal, but now it feels like he is just like everyone else. No fancy staff, traveling in the desert just like many others.

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The Alchemist was essentially who I expected. I was expecting a very wise man, who refrains from joining the rest of society, and is an outcast. The Alchemist was almost exactly that.

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The Alchemist is very much in line with what I had expected for him to be in the story. He is very much a character who is filled with wisdom for living at least two-hundred years alone. His speech has a certain nuance to it, as if he speaks of events before they happened or or has ascertained an omniscient view of what is going on in the immediate area. In addition, his disposition towards the boy is also a nice bonus, considering that he would try to protect the secrets of alchemy from ordinary people, as the Englishman said. He certainly lives up to the mythical expectation that the title and prologue hyped him up to be.

- Pablo Verissimo

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The Alchemist is definitely a character I have not anticipated. I expected a character that has a somewhat physical appearance of a typical scientist or someone who is presently wise; however, the Alchemist's entrance was quite odd, for he drew a sword at Santiago and threatened him to get his answer if he was the one the Alchemist was seeking.

- Melis Gordem

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Maktub means "it is written", and this may correlate with the idea that everyone can choose their own unique path in life.

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maktub means its written, like  Personal Legend which is destiny.

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Maktub is translated as "it is written". The significance of the term is represented repeatedly throughout the novel because it is showcased constantly with the omens and Santiago's destined journey

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obstacles in life are predestined but how you react to them is up to you

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Maktub mean it is written as in all our destiny is written in advance.

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it is written

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"it is written"
This term explains and shows how people have a destiny. Things are "written", meaning they are set in stone. They are to happen inevitably.

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Maktub means "it is written".

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"Maktub" is an Arabic phrase that roughly translates to "it is written." It is important in the novel because it relates to the personal dream that each character has and the appearance of the King Salem to each person. Santiago is greatly affected by this because by reading the omens, he is heading towards his destination, either by fate or the universe's doing.

- Pablo Verissimo

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It means it is written. It is significant because it shows how fate is important throughout the novel, and how fate is already predetermined at the start.

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Maktub translates to "it is written" from Arabic. The term is significant in The Alchemist for it explains the Santiago's journey of achieving the Personal Legend, or rather destiny. Destiny can be a belief that everything was set out for you since you were born, sort of like a Personal Legend. What people call fate or coincidence would be resembled as the omens in the journey.

- Melis Gordem

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Maktub means "it is written" in Arabic, the crystal merchant and many people in desert use this word. The idea behind "maktub" make Santiago more determined with his goal or "Personal legend". It encourage Santiago to follow and believe in omens he sees.

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Maktub means "it is written". It's important in the Alchemist because it has a very deep meaning for Santiago. When Santiago asks the crystal merchant if he is okay with Santiago leaving, the merchant only says "maktub". He had given Santiago permission to leave and follow his personal legend because it is written in Santiago's destiny.

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Maktub is translated to "It is Written". This is an important word repeated in the Alchemist because it can also be translated to fate or destiny. The translation is telling us that Santiago's fate is already written or planned out. It keeps reminding us that he has a purpose and a fate to achieve and it keeps reminding us that he will find his fate if he continues on his journey to Egypt.

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An influential teacher is someone who encourages and helps their students. It doesnt always have to be about the rules are grades, they care about what you need personally and help cater to your needs to the best of their ability. They always remain positive and never are rude and put you down or make you feel stupid.

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The old man served as a teacher for Santiago because throughout the whole novel, when maing decisions Santiago remebrs what the old man had told him and amkes his descions of that basis. He also guides Santiago to a right path of fufilling his Personal Legend, something only a infulential teacher would do.

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someone who is attentive, does what every they can to help out. To be a guide and mentor to a student, always showing them the right things and how to succeed.

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An influential teacher is someone who blatantly points out the students mistake. In the alchemist, the old king straight up tells Santiago why he is wrong and what he can do to fix his mistakes. If he had tried to be sensitive and avoid contradicting Santiago, he would have gotten no where. Instead, the king told Santiago exactly what he wanted and helped Santiago realize the error of his thinking. Also, an influential teacher is someone who effectively teaches to the students strength depending on the audience whether that be lecture based teaching or other wise. If a teacher is able to determine which method is best for her students, they can make a more meaningful impact.

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Someone who gives guidance to their student, a teacher must be able to connect with the person they are teaching and relate to their problems in a way to help them in the long run.
example: the King of Salem is a teacher in the novel. He is always guiding Santiago through his journey, and he is able to connect with Santiago on his Personal Legend.

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I think for teachers to be influential and helpful, they most be caring and set up example themselves. I think the crystal merchant is a good example from the book Alchemist, he care a lot about Santiago and teach him a lot with omens and personal legend.

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An influential teacher is one who leaves a message, or some sort of moral, to his or her students. It can be transcribed through the lessons they teach, the optional tutoring they provide, or the conversations you have during or outside of class. One prime example of a teacher in The Alchemist is Santiago's sheep. They taught how to be humble and observe his surroundings and reflect from them, which comes into play when he goes to the desert.

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An influential and helpful teacher always attempts to take the initiative in any given situation. When an opportunity is present, they will use it in a way that the student can learn from their mistakes. A teacher is also willing to struggle alongside the student to help the student grow and become independent , and also grow themselves as person. An example is Santiago to the Crystal Merchant, because Santiago teaches the Crystal Merchant the principle of beginner's luck and omens, as well as how to read given situations. Santiago willingly offered himself to the merchant, and learned Arabic and about the town Tangier while staying with the Crystal Merchant.

- Pablo Verissimo

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An influential teacher is someone who teaches a lot of lessons, and helps you throughout your life. A teacher in the Alchemist is the crystal merchant.

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An influential/helpful teacher is someone who puts their student before themselves. I believe that an influential teacher is someone that pushes you to be do best and challenges you but is understanding at the same time. Someone who genuinely cares about you as a person and not just about you as a student. The King of Salem is an example of a good teacher in The Alchemist because he guides Santiago in the right direction and tells him what he is doing wrong but in a way that helps him move forward, not in a way that would tear him down and have him give up.

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A truly helpful teacher is someone who has a way of encouraging the student to work towards something.
A good example of this is the King of Salem because he was able to use words to be able to persuade Santiago to go fulfill his personal legend

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This story is about a man who worked as a miner for many years of his life in search for jewels, specifically emeralds. He was searching for years to find them but he never could. He was about to give up but right before he did he got help from the king and he finally found what he was looking for.This is important because it teaches the idea of resilience. I think this is important for Santiago because it teaches him to not give up on his personal legend and journey.

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The story starts off with a miner who was mining for emeralds for a long period of time; he gave up on his dream or "Personal Legend." However, an omen was presented to him: the stone. The stone blocked his path, and out of frustration, he kicked the stone with immense force and revealed the emerald he's been mining for. The moral of the story about the Miner is to never give up on your dreams; it reminds Santiago to look for the omens presented to him directly or indirectly, so he can achieve his Personal Legend.

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The shop owner revealed to Santiago that he chooses to abstain from his Personal Legend because it is the only thing that keeps him alive. But he claims that Santiago has more potential than he does and that he needs to fulfill his personal legend. Because of Santiagos respect for the shop owner,  he took his advice seriously and decided to pursue his personal legend.

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The shop owner doesn't want to

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The shpo owner had a dream of going to Mecca and praying but the owner chooses never to fulfill this dream because then he would have no motivation in life. After listening to this Santiago chooses to go back to Spain and not pursue his Personal Legend to go to the pyramids, at first.

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The crystal shop owner tells Santiago about why he does not want to make his pilgrimage because he will not have anything else to live for. Santiago learns from the story and begins to reconsider going on the journey to find his Personal Legend.

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Influential Story - The crystal merchant tells Santiago about his dream to go to Mecca, and how the thought of going keeps him alive (the reason why he doesn't want to go). Although he tells Santiago to continue on his person al legend because "you want to realize your dreams." This pushes Santiago to continue on with his personal legend.

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Page 69 - The Englishman explains Santiago to portions of the Bible referring to the kin of Salem and it deeply influences Santiago in two ways. From his religious background, he can learn to appreciate the man while from a mental standpoint he found another person who is chasing their personal dream. It gave Santiago trust in the Englishman that he knows what he speaks of. In the same way, it is influential because the Englishman is reciting the thoughts, histories and lessons that Santiago has come to pick up over the past year while feeling familiarity in those statements.

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A Very Hungry Caterpillar because it was about a misunderstood protagonist taking a journey and becoming a better version of himself

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A Very Hungry Caterpillar because it was about a misunderstood protagonist taking a journey and becoming a better version of himself

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Making the Future- Noam Chomsky; Jacob Krasner

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Making the Future- Noam Chomsky; Jacob Krasner

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Explored both sides of political opposition/ arguments and explored the reasons behind each sides reasoning. No one is 100% wrong or right. Etc. Eye opening.

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harry potter because it made me realize i am also a wizard 

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harry potter because it made me realize i am also a wizard 

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I really liked this book because of the simplicity it had but the great detailed story it brought with it. The characters in the story were developed and the rivalry between two sides of the town helped create a good central conflict.

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The catcher in the rye because it made me completely understand the process of maturation and nature vs nurture and i feel those are themes that i see and are good to understand in everyday life. yay. 

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The catcher in the rye because it made me completely understand the process of maturation and nature vs nurture and i feel those are themes that i see and are good to understand in everyday life. yay. 

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These books are some of my favorite works of literature. When I read these books, I would lose track of time and end up spending a lot of time finishing these books. I also liked these books because they literally created another world in which I felt that I was a part of. Harry's journey is one part of the story that I really liked about the books.

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This book had a great impact on me because of how unique and twisted it was. It contained many swift changes and I loved watching the characters deal with the new and existed problems that came their way. In addition, to these changes, the book has many emotional conflicts that the characters must endure too. This book had a big impact on me because it taught me that there are many possibilities and you should be prepared for anything the world throws at you.This is the first book in the series and I wish to read the other in the near future.

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One of my favorite books I have ever read is titled When Breath Becomes Air. It is a book about a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with cancer. It is about his struggles, and him eventually passing away.

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This book was focused on a child with special needs and how he adapts to the environment around him. It also reflects upon how others view him and their opinions of his disability. It was eye opening to see how others react to people like him and how not accepting some are. It also made me realize how I view people and that I respect those around me and would do anything to help those with a disability.

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Independence and maturation. it was interesting because we as students can connect easily.

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I read this book for summer reading for 10th grade and I really enjoyed it. I liked how real and relatable the problems and conflicts were in the book. Even though I thought the ending was somewhat unrealistic, I liked how it ended on a positive note.

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A book that I enjoyed reading was the book Divergent by Veronica Roth.  I liked this book because I liked the dystopian society that was created  with the four factions, and how society was divided as a result of these factions.  The book follows Tris, a character who has to make a choice on what faction to join, and she joins a faction separate from her family, which causes problems.

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As book I've read while bored one summer, I have been pulled into a different world that slowly unveils itself in a logical manner. The story is particularly fun because of the time-loops having consistency with changes in between, added with the character's thoughts being changed over time is really engrossing. The story is currently ongoing and free to read, and is longer than a harry potter novel. The author sets a high bar in the standard of writing with each new chapter that releases online. I hope that more writers with such a potential to tell intricate stories while not losing the story on the reader appear with the internet as a new medium.

- Pablo Verissimo

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The book for one more day  was recommended by my previous English teacher; she noticed I was reading tuesdays with morrie and she recommended this book almost immediately. for one more day is a fiction novel about Charley Bennetto, a baseball player who lost all grip of what truly mattered to him: money, family, and friends; he was about to end his life, but a series of events occurred where he realized life is worth living. The process caused him to feel guilt, shame, and unforgiving of his actions, but ignite epiphanies of his mistakes and what he could do or could've done. The last chapter mentioned a word, perdonare, which means to forgive in Italian, and he did so with all his mistakes. It reminded me to forgive myself for my own mistakes.

- Melis Gordem