Overcoming Childhood Obstacles through Family Connection

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The authors of the four memoirs overcame their childhood obstacles by reconnecting with their family members. Gary Soto decided to connect with his mother and work in the fields, despite not wanting to. Laurence Yep overcame feeling left out by bonding with his father and learning he can be good at other activities. Barack Obama overcame not liking and understanding who he was by talking to his dad and seeing his heritage come to life. Julia Alvarez overcame feeling unsafe under her dictator's rule by her family members planning a trip to America without getting caught. Authors of memoirs describe overcoming obstacles to teach readers how family connection is important and very helpful. Gary Soto decided to connect with his mother and work

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