One by one… all of the books in the world are slowly but surely disappearing. I can only save one book, For One More Day by Mitch Albom is the book I’m going to be saving. This book pays reverence to mothers by beautifully displaying the abiding power of a mother’s love. The love between Chick Benetto and his mother in this book shows that a mother’s love can overstep death. This book is worth saving because the memories told between Chick and his mother in this story are both heartening and somber, leaving readers touched by these bitter-sweet moments. This book can be very touching to people who have lost their own loved ones. The main character, Chick Benetto, is a drained, crushed, sad man, but that is what is so relatable about this …show more content…
Chick only genuinely understands the adversities his mother sustained throughout his life after her death. Throughout Chick’s life, he chose his father because of his strict demands for the loyalty of his son. He continuously treated his mother with disrespect. There are two categories that Chick reflects on throughout the book: Times My Mother Stood Up For Me, and Times I Did Not Stand Up For My Mother. Some of the situations described in this story were humorous, but also very relatable. We don’t often think of the ways we could have respected and stood up for our parents. We also don’t often give our parents recognition for all they have struggled through for us. Sometimes, we don’t even recognize our parents as normal people overall. Parents try their hardest to keep their children away from the harsh realities of life, which is what Chick’s mother was aiming for his whole life. But the real harsh reality is that Chick never treated his mother with the respect she deserved. After her death, he struggled with alcohol, depression, and much more sad things. This story inspires readers to respect their parents more, because giving them respect is the least someone can do for all their parent’s have sacrificed for
I would recommend this book to people who love realistic stories. Personally for me it is hard to find books that interest me and this one felt like if I was watching someone else's life while I read it. It has so many interesting points. When you think something might happen
I loved this book, it is so incredibly moving and you want to cry and
No matter what actions or words a mother chooses, to a child his or her mother is on the highest pedestal. A mother is very important to a child because of the nourishing and love the child receives from his or her mother but not every child experiences the mother’s love or even having a mother. Bragg’s mother was something out of the ordinary because of all that she did for her children growing up, but no one is perfect in this world. Bragg’s mother’s flaw was always taking back her drunken husband and thinking that he could have changed since the last time he...
Intergenerational conflicts are an undeniable facet of life. With every generation of society comes new experiences, new ideas, and many times new morals. It is the parent’s job go work around these differences to reach their children and ensure they receive the necessary lessons for life. Flannery O’Connor makes generous use of this idea in several of her works. Within each of the three short stories, we see a very strained relationship between a mother figure and their child. We quickly find that O’Conner sets up the first to be receive the brunt of our attention and to some extent loathing, but as we grow nearer to the work’s characteristic sudden and violent ending, we grow to see the finer details and what really makes these relations
Some may consider this book bias, but I consider this book to be a true well written story of a woman who struggled and who never gave up. A story that actually used her diary entry that was implemented into the chapters. The author gave the reader the opportunity to see how hard her life was and how she withstood all that came at her, in a way this book an inspiration not only for women but rather to all of us.
I can distinctly recall spending many early mornings with my mother as a very young child. Endlessly engraved in my memory is aroma of coffee and sprinting down the stairs to my basement to collect my mothers’ uniform from the dryer. And then with a kiss laid upon my forehead, she would drop my siblings and I off at my grandparents’ home to begin her ten, sometimes twelve hour shifts as an ultrasound technologist. Then just as I can vividly recount my mother’s morning routine, I still can picture the evenings I spent with my mother to the same caliber. Simply put, my mother is a wonderful cook. And thus, each evening she would prepare a different meal. And while the meals always varied, her superior cooking skills never faltered. Despite her hectic work schedule, never once did I witness my mother skip cooking dinner for myself, my four elder brothers, or my father.
The theme of this book is that the human capacity to adapt to and find happiness in the most difficult circumstances. Each character in the novel shows this in their way. For instance, their family is randomly taken from their home and forced to work but they still remain a close nit family. In addition, they even manage to stick together after being separated for one of their own. These show how even in the darkest time they still manage to find a glimmer of hope and they pursued on.
As I continued to read the story, I saw bitterness and worry from the mother grow towards her daughter as she became a teenager. Throughout the story, the mother would tell her daughter, “this is how you do this. and you must act like this,” forcing the young woman to act and be someone she did not want to be. It was like she was protective of her daughter and did not want her to ruin her life.
In Chapter 6, Daddy reflects yet again on the loss of Mama, stating, “Sometimes I miss her so much, I can’t breathe” illustrating the depths of his grief and the emotional toll it takes on him (89). His experiences are unimaginable for some, but catalyze his growth, forcing him to confront his pain and weaknesses in a very raw manner that allows readers to connect and sympathize with Daddy on a deeper level. By enduring these struggles, Daddy emerges as a stronger, more empathetic individual. Daddy’s relationship with his children is rocky, yet his experiences with them also contribute to his growth. In Chapter 10, he looks back on his role as a father, admitting, “I ain't always been a good daddy” (156).
...ays war, fear, death, loss of those close to you, and human and animal suffering. It’s a sad and tragic book, but at the same time a happy vibrant one as well. Although it is quite strange that in such a modern time period two cousins are having sexual relations, the book really shows how madly in love they are and the costs they are willing to go to so they can be together. This book shows how terrible and painful war is. Death is everywhere in this book and we are being told about it and shown it by a teenage girl, who already has enough problems, like anorexia, as is. All in all this book was utterly wonderful and should not be shrugged off. I would recommend this book to teens and up since some of the content may not be appropriate for younger ages. My overall rating of this would be a four out of ten, since love books are not necessarily my favorite genre.
I highly recommend this book to anybody who likes a romantic love story, or anybody who likes to see people succeed after going through some tough times and overcoming obstacles that they have faced. The novel is well written, fairly easy to read, and overall a great book.
This lady is the most wonderful person I 've ever met. She is old, affectionate, and intelligent. It took me eighteen years to realize how much this extraordinary person influenced my life. She 's the type of person who charms everyone with her stories and experiences. She always time for her family and friends. She is the kind of leader who does everything to keep her family together and in harmony. She is my grandmother.
Becoming a mother has been the best part of my life. I became a mother at a very young age. I had no idea what to expect and was not in the least prepared for the journey that lie ahead. I have truly embraced motherhood and enjoy all the wonderful things it has taught me. While living through motherhood, I have found that it can teach you the most valuable lessons there are to learn. Being a mother has taught me how to have patience. I have also learned that being a mother takes a lot on mental and physical strength. My children have been the best to teach me how to juggle many tasks at once. They have made me strong. Even through some unexpected turns, I have learned how to get through hard times and really learn what it means to never give up. My children are my biggest blessing, and I hope they will learn valuable lessons through me. The skills I have learned from being a mother have helped me in my college journey.
She waited for me 9 months. She spoiled me even before I was born. The tone of her voice sounded like an angel from heaven singing to me. This person is my mother. My mother is my whole world. She has the most angelic soul in this whole planet. The love I have for her is infinite, meaning it will go on forever and ever. I don’t get enough chances to tell my mother how much I love her. I’m deciding to pour my feelings for my lovely mother on a piece of white paper.
I usually ask people that who is the most special person in your life so usually the answer that I get is “Mother”. And that is also right. In all religions, the mother is compared to God. And in India too it is said that if there is heaven on this earth then it is at out mother’s feet why does mother have an important place in life. “why do we feel so emotional the moment we hear the word, mother?’ why is a mother-child relation so special? When I think of my childhood I get the answer. Mother loves us selflessly and unconditionally. She not only brings us into this world but she also makes us capable to live in this world. She endures everything but never lets us suffer she remains hungry but feeds us she nurtures us with all her love and