Make the Impossible Possible by Bill Strickland

What should our goals be in life? Bill Strickland makes the point that no matter who you are you can do anything you put your mind too. In his book “Making the impossible possible” he explains his own struggle and how he made it through life to be able to help others. He explains his young childhood. He talks about how he had to live through riots and the racism. He talks about how he wanted to help people make their lives better. He explains his struggles with trying to maintain these buildings and how he made great connections. He tells about his love for pottery and his want to help others. His book was truly an inspiration and turned out to be more than I took his book for in the first few pages. His book made me think about my life and how I can relate to him.

In his book, Mr. Strickland talks about his meeting with Frank Ross. Frank Ross opens his eyes to pottery and other aspects of life. I once had a mentor like Frank Ross. His name was Kyle Fulleton. He was a bald man about my height. He had a strange accident, due to him being from Alaska. He was in the army for eight years and was a master automotive technician. His first time as a teacher was also my first time meeting him. He was a funny man who made little sense sometimes. After years of being around him he helped me with a lot. Everything from people problems, girlfriends, and family problems. I learned for an early age he was a good friend and an awesome person to look up too. When I was about fifteen I wanted to join the army and nothing else. He showed me there was other opportunities in life. Thanks to him I have been led down a road that has led me to be the most successful in my family and on the path to a great career. I still have contact with him to thi...

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...it as a class assignment. After reading a bit more, I found myself sneaking off to go read his book. I was amazed that he sacrificed and suffered for his dream at some points for his dream. I thought everything that happened in his life was fascinating. By the end of his book I was wanting more. I researched him more and watched videos of him publicly speaking. I looked up image of his buildings and was amazed by the way they looked. I couldn't believe this beautiful place was a center for low income families to learn new job skills and become successful. His young life was difficult but once he was on his own he needed no one to make his dreams possible. I refused to be told no. I think the rest of my life I will remember reading this book and how inspirational it was. I will never forget his teachings. He shows to always follow your heart and you will be happy.