https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u Include: Title, Author, Your Thoughts About Your Book So Far (3 Sentence Min. Do not summarize the book!) and a Picture That Represents Your Book. en-us 2017-09-19 12:34:41 UTC 2025-11-19 12:04:37 UTC hello@padlet.com 3131594 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188953622 I felt that the author of the book was trying very hard to be self conscious and not put any false information in the book, often going above and beyond to make sure that it is clear what the book isn't, and I think that this is one of the best qualities of the book. The fact that Dawkins chooses his words very carefully as not to confuse the reader and make sure that all of the information in the book is intuitive is refreshing to see (quite like Neil Tyson) and is appreciated. I personally like the connections Dawkins makes to the natural world and the interconnections he has going on between the different ideas and analogies about how genes are selfish. Overall, my first impressions are very promising and I expect to gain a better understanding of how genes function and how it relates to the natural world as I continue reading.]]> 2017-09-19 15:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188953622 3083871 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955253 So far, Endurance is a pretty hard book to read. It's very easy to tell that it wasn't written recently, and also that it was written at a higher level than high school. Despite this, it shines when it comes to imagery and storytelling. I really got a good sense of the mood of the crew as the Endurance got stuck in the ice, and it provides a good image in my head of a vast, empty wasteland that slowly gets more barren and hopeless as the wildlife becomes more sparse and the sun begins to disappear as the arctic winter sets in.

]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955253 3083971 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955269 My first impression of 1776 is that so far it is very descriptive, but narrated, and almost exclusively talking about the British. McCullough is using a lot of different quotes, from real people, which is cool because it brings in a lot of different outlooks on the situation. He tends to bring everything back to one main focus, however, which makes the reading enjoyable, and keeps you interested. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955269 3082839 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955283 My first impression on this book was how detailed the author was. He mentions one of his sons dying and another one of his sons diagnosed with a bad disease. It is depressing to read about topics like that but I can't wait to see where the author goes from there.   


]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955283 3121764 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955284 My first impression of this book includes the incredible density of facts, information, backgrounds, and other accounts through which the story of the American Revolution is being told. The author has gone very in depth with his research, to provide a very specific, accurate account of the events that took place. However it is mostly focused upon the English perspective, the author also includes some different and unique perspectives through small accounts and quotes, allowing us as readers to achieve a higher understanding of what occurred; ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955284 3051919 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955362 The first thing I noticed about the story was how descriptive the author was when he was explaining a situation. He uses a lot of imagery to help the reader create an image in their mind, even if they haven't seen it with their own eyes. He uses very descriptive words to help the reader become more attached and interested in what the world will actually look like if people were to disappear. I also noticed the author likes to talk about a variety of topics and I am excited to learn about different scenarios than I thought I would initially. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955362 3083731 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955368 My first impression of the book was surprising, as I was expecting to read about the different events that led to the 2008 crash. The book is instead talking about different people within wall street that were all affected by the crash. While the book does cram a lot of information and events, it surprised me as it seems to be looking more at the humans/emotional side of the story rather than just the numbers. This keeps the story much more engaging, as we start off the starts as we following a man working for Lehman brothers trying to fight against economic downfall.]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955368 3081903 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955391 My first impression of this book was an immediate spark of interest. This book discusses how complex and difficult the life of a surgeon can be. It highlights key factors into what makes a great doctor who they are and how they preform in their line of medicine. This draws me in because these factors are different from the usual responses heard by people aspiring to find work in the medical feild. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955391 3084894 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955409 My first impression of this book was that it was very slow starting. It is important to understand all of the towns history, but there is so much history that I didn't get a chance to fully start the book. The history that the book shares includes some personal background information on some key characters in the start up of the town, as well as some of the occupations in the town, the most popular being working in the oil refinery. H. G. Bissinger is doing well at giving the text voice, and making it more exciting than it really is.  ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955409 nsaintpeter https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955419  My first impression is that the book has a lot of imagery that quickly draws you in. Instead of being statistics or going right into the author´s story, the preface and first chapter sets the tone and feel of the book being serious, but also emotional. It gives a lot of weight to one side of the argument very effectively. An example is when it talks about the Case of Mark and Mary Wilsey and their son who had schizophrenia (along with the narrator´s son) ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955419 3083798 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955427 My first impression of Too Big to Fail, which is a story about Wall Street and investment banks circa 2008, is that the intensity, warlike focus and attitude of the firms with the shocking profit margins and lifestyles of the employees are as grand as imagined. The absurd wealth, the complexity of action and scale of the consequences of the big banks are almost surreal. I am eager to read through this book through the eyes of Richard Fuld and Lehman brothers, as well as hopefully other characters on the street. Exciting, incredibly detailed, honest and soaked in real drama that goes on in the big banks, Too Big to Fail grants wonderful insight. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955427 3065563 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955428 My first impressions of this book are that it includes a lot of direct quotes from historic figures such as King George III.  This leads the information to seem very credible and allows the reader to connect the information to present day.  I also really enjoy how the author starts off by describing the beginning of the Revolutionary War through the British point of view as usually when we learn about the Revolutionary War, it is from the American point of view.

]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955428 3063901 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955475 The book throws us straight into the stressful mind of one of the people during inciting incidents of the 2008 market crash. I immediately feel the stress he feels and I begin to see exactly how gigantic the impact of the crash will be. The tremendous amount of money being lost is both fascinating and terrifying to me. 
My first impression of the novel has been as frightening as it is intriguing.

]]> 2017-09-19 15:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955475 4008040 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955516 My first impression of Escape From Camp 14 is pretty much what I expected it to be. The introduction to the book was extremely dark and a little graphic. It goes into great detail about how the main character was tortured and the horrors he had to endure. I think I'm going to enjoy this book because I love hearing about other people's experiences and seeing things through their point of view. I feel that this book will really educate me on North Korea and their standards. Below I attached a picture of the actual camp 14. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955516 3082093 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955550 My first impression of this book is that it was just depressing. The fact that there are people suffering with illnesses that affect the mind is hard to chew in. The author showed imagery through his writings, and how he described the disease called Schizophrenia. Usually when I read about something non-fiction, or something that involves medicine or science, I would read many accounts or tables filled with stats and numbers; however, I read an passage that talks about how his family was affected by a disease, and that really set the tone of this book. I really like how Ron Powers also showed his emotion towards this subject, and how he is writing it as a narrative story, instead of a science textbook.]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955550 3131111 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955556 The first thing that I got out of this book was the imagery for the description of their ship and its captain. The author glorifies the captain by making him appear The author uses imagery and personification to describe the ship breaking between the ice floes. I also realized how the author talks of the British government being overtly competitive when it comes to exploration. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955556 3063908 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955557 My first impression of this book was that it was very informative. The author seems very passionate about what he does for a living. He introduced the stories he would be going over throughout the book and they were not what I expected them to be. The first chapter is talks about washing your hands which would seem like common sense but he stated that half the doctors wash their hands as much as they are suppose to. He seems to be taking things most doctors do and explaining that they need to be improved for better performance. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955557 4004266 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955564 My first impression of this book was better than I had thought. The book was interesting and kept me wanting to read more. The book does a good job of explaining the background and doesn't rant about it. The author also gives a good look into the personal life of the characters which helps me relate to them. I am eager to continue reading this book, but I am a little worried about the page count]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955564 3090056 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955632 My first impression of Escape From Camp 14 is that the author is trying to inform the reader about the horrors of the North Korean work camps. It is very depressing to realize that these horrible things happened to people especially because these actions are still going on today. My impression is that that author is trying to make the reader feel something for the people in the labor camps. It is definitely an emotional book because it makes a reader feel so much sympathy. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955632 3084217 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955713 My first impression of the book was overall good. I feel like this book is going to have a lot of very emotional parts, but I look forward to reading more of it. I think that this book will help me understand a little bit more about the structure of North Korea, and what it is actually like to live there. This book has already made me feel sympathy for the main character. He has gone through so much, and none of his battles were easily conquerable. I know that this book will not be easy to read and accepts, and this book has already given me greater appreciation for the freedom I have.]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955713 4017831 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955715 My first impression of this book was that it is really detailed and it goes through every emotion that a character is feeling. Reading through the preface and prologue is kind of hard to get into because of how it just describes the characters. However, when the author is describing the feeling that a character has, it feels like you know exactly what he is talking about because his word choice is so descriptive. The author describes what happens on a typical Friday night on the football field, and makes it more intense and emotional than you would first expect it to be. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955715 3100498 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955795 My first impression of this book was how detailed the author got. It was a very sensitive topic for him to write about but he just went straight into detail and gave great imagery throughout the first chapter. Just by reading the first few pages you can tell by his tone and word choice this a dark and serious topic he has written about.]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188955795 3142134 https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188956053 Complications has been a very fun book to read. The stories that comes from a surgeon's point of view are fascinating and the graphic imagery used to describe the procedures makes them engaging and interesting. Every time the surgeon has to do a procedure I can vividly imagine it in my head. This is not the only topic of the book though, it goes into many other things that aren't usually thought about such the imperfection of doctors and surgeons. They are expected to be perfect in every move like a machine. ]]> 2017-09-19 15:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth_morris/n13rrlxnqa8u/wish/188956053