Bridges, W. (2009). Managing Transitions. New York: Da Capo Press.
Managing Transitions by William Bridges book about how one can manage transition during an age where one is legally an adult and are held to the expectations of the rest of society, but would still be quite unsure of future or who they would like to be. The author has written this through the authority of one who has gone through that transition and is rather well off. He has written this book especially for those for are going through these tough times. This information is somewhat recent; additionally, the age of the content, in this case, matters as the circumstances and economy is very dynamic in this book. This book is useful to me as this book allows me to find me sense
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While the author uses the alias of Emil Sinclair, the narrator, which is what he had originally written this book under as. However, it is later revealed that the author was Herman Hesse. Hesse has intended the story to be written as a “Coming of age” type of literature. This book was written in 1965, so the book is older. However, as the book is a fictional piece of literature, the age does not affect me or the research drastically. This book useful to me as it is an interesting read and allows me to discover myself alongside narrator as he discovers …show more content…
Claude Monet has lived from November 14, 1840 to December 05, 1926, he was also mainly an Impressionist artist. Kalitina has written this book as an observer of his works and other works written about him, not as a person who has personally known him. The author also seems to in support or at least neutral about Monet, meaning the book is mainly factual alongside some positive input in it. The information is fairly recent, which allowed me to read more recent information; in the case that there were any changes to any information regarding Monet. I will be able to use this information to realize what types of things I enjoy and why I like them, such as how I enjoy looking at Monet’s painting as it exhibits calmer colors as well as a loose painting style.
Kennedy, J. (1964). Profiles in Courage. New York: Harper & Row.
This book, Profiles in Courage by John F. Kenned, reflects on Kennedy’s Award winning writing exploring on the acts of bravery and notions of integrity displayed by some of the senators during his time in office. The authority of this work is through President Kennedy’s own experience and observation, so the writing is biased to his ideals. The text was written in 1964; the age of this writing reveals a lot of the time’s circumstances and morals. This information was interesting as well as
Claude Monet played an essential role in a development of Impressionism. He created many paintings by capturing powerful art from the world around him. He was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France. Later, his family moved to Le Havre, Normandy, France because of his father’s business. Claude Monet did drawings of the nature of Normandy and time spent along the beaches and noticing the nature. As a child, his father had always wanted him to go into the family grocery business, but he was interested in becoming an artist. He was known by people for his charcoal caricatures, this way he made money by selling them by the age of 15. Moreover, Claude went to take drawing lessons with a local artist, but his career in painting had not begun yet. He met artist Eugène Boudin, who became his teacher and taught him to use oil paints. Claude Monet
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During his tour of the South Pacific JFK’s vessel was split in half by a Japanese Destroyer which led to it beginning to sink. JFK was one of 11 survivors of the wreck, who were all fearing death by drowning or sharks, but perhaps their worst fear was capture by the Japanese who were notorious for their cruelty and inhumane treatment of Allied POWs in WWII. This incident tested Kennedy’s resolve and leadership in which both of them he triumphed, he towed the weaker swimmers to an island miles away, then swam to find another island where they could hopefully find help. Eventually they were saved by some natives and Australian forces when Kennedy wrote a message on a coconut to the Australians. It was this heroism that helped create his political image as a great American hero; also the book describes how he related to mother who lost their sons in the war by sharing in their grief because he too lost people important to him in the war. The event helped to give him an incredible resume and as an already charismatic person he gained more relatability to people who he hoped would vote for
In conclusion, art comes in different forms. One artist may be able to show thing in ways other artists can’t. Both Seurat and Monet grew up in Paris, France, served in the military, made impressionist art, but yet they’re works are so different from each other.
I visited Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California for the first time hoping to learn more about the European artworks this place has to offer. Norton Simon Museum holds the remarkable amounts of artwork by world-renowned artists: Vincent Van Gogh, Rembrandt van Rijin, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Pablo Picasso just to name a few. I observed many European paintings in the 18th to 19th century; I chose to discuss the artwork by the incredible Claude-Oscar Monet. Claude-Oscar Monet’s Mouth of the Seine at Honfleur, 1865 is an oil painting of a seascape on a canvas. The Parisian artist is considered one of the most influential artists in the late nineteenth to early twentieth century.
Now that John F. Kennedy started political leadership after the war, Kennedy was elected for House of Representatives. With Kennedy’s younger brother as his campaign manager they worked together fo...
John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is a puissant speech that conveys a mighty theme. The steady use of fervent dialect stimulates in the crowd a sense of esteem and obligation, which makes the speech even more impressive. The structure of the diction enhances the ability for all people of the audience to connect. Beginning with an intimate remark and closing with a broad regard, marks the address as both authentic and propelling. Nevertheless, what is most effective is Kennedy’s skill to access the atmosphere of the crowd and examine the circumstances of the juncture that is primarily the cause for the prosperity of this distinguished
Swisher, Clarice, People Who Made History: John F. Kennedy (San Diego: Greenhaven Press, Inc. 2000)
...take notes on how leaders can be torn between doing the right thing, and keeping their jobs. These notes grew in a book called Profiles in Courage. The book contained eight biographies of senators who risked their own careers in order to remain true to their own beliefs. These were leaders like Daniel Webster, John Quincy Adams, Sam Houston, and Robert A. Taft, who were inspiring to Jack. In 1957, Jacks book won the Pulitzer Prize for biography. While writing the book, Jack began to think about his own ideas and goals, this book was an inspiration for Jack to run for the highest elected office in the country. John F. Kennedy wanted to become the president of the United States.
Impressionism is very pretty and complicated. It was from 1860 to 1910. Monet is the perfect Impressionist. Impressionism had its basic tenants. Their subject matter was the middle upper class, the city, and leisurely activities. They painted on en plein air which means they painted outdoors. They painted in snow, rain, storm, just in order to record directly the effects of light and atmosphere. They painted with strokes and touches of pure color by using a great deal of white and rarely black. They recorded the shifting play of light on the surface of objects and the effect light has on the eye without concern for the physicality of the object being painted. They were influenced by Japanese art and photography. One of Monet’s works is titled Water Lilies. The medium of this work is oil on canvas. Monet is an impressionist. He puts up pure color just describe the water. He said, when you go out paint, the impression of the scene not the exact scene.
Luis is an athletic and determined young man, who is making the most of his high school career. Transitioning is a challenge for most and for Luis this was compounded by an event that seriously affected his family’s lives. He is a student who has not been dealt the most promising hand, but has adjusted extremely well. Luis has shown consistent and steady growth throughout his high school career. Most importantly he has learned how keep all areas of his life in a balance. The determination that he has shown is to be admired and a model for others. He is a delight to talk with and has a wonderful personality.
Claude Monet is often considered one of greatest most dedicated of the Impressionist painters. His aim was to catch the light and atmosphere, something that was scarcely done before. He enjoyed painting outdoors and developed a free and spontaneous painting technique. His brushwork is remarkably flexible and varied. He often changed his technique, sometimes broad and sweeping other times dappled and sparkling.
Since President Kennedy served first of the two, I will follow the logic of chronological order in this paper and begin by saying that President Kennedy used several different sources to gather information, including high ranking security officers, congressional advisors and members, state governors, and numerous other aides and committees. Despite the sometimes "pointed" commentary by officials providing the president with information, President Kennedy maintained his profile as "The Rational Executive" just as the chapter about him in this book is named (Doyle, 93). President Kennedy's tenure forced him to face some very difficult issues that were very important and had severe impacts on the way our country has been governed since. The civil rights movement, the bay of pigs and Cuban missile crisis just to name a few. President Kennedy, through no real fault of his own, took this country to the brink of nuclear war but by his swift, rational governing avoided catastrophe not only on the national level but also locally in situations such as the integration of The University of Mississippi (Doyle, 106). Keeping a calm and level head about the integration situation, Kennedy advised Governor Barnett on how to continue to maintain law and order, a civil protest (Doyle, 106). Even when the situation erupted into an uncontrollable riot, Kennedy took the ultimate blame on himself, "Kennedy cursed himself for not sending the troops in earlier" (Doyle, 120).
Emerging adults are always in the search of their own identity while experimenting with their life, love life and career path. Constant changes in emerging adult’s life are common. From changing residential place to love life, work and education, instability often presents during emerging adulthood (Santrock, 2013). In addition, emerging adults tend to place focus on themselves where they have no commitment and responsibilities toward others. This provides them a great chance to exercise their own will and to execute their plans for the future. During emerging adulthood, many feel like as if they do not belong to either adolescents or adult. The transition ends only when they have distinct marks of an adult. According to Arnett (as cited in Santrock, 2014), “emerging adulthood is the age of possibilities” (p. 296). The age of possibilities is when an individual has the opportunity to turn things around in life, especially when they are from a poor family
The shots that rang out across Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963 were ones that would change America forever. The victim was one of the most controversial presidents in American history- John F. Kennedy. Born on May 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts, Kennedy was known by many as the youngest man ever elected president of the United States. His family, unsurprisingly, had had a long and distinguished history in politics. Kennedy’s maternal grandfather, John “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald, had been Boston’s Democratic mayor. His own father, Joseph P. Kennedy, served as ambassador to Great Britain under Franklin Roosevelt’s administration. With these achievements to represent his family, Kennedy grew up in an atmosphere of wealth and privilege. He served in the Pacific theater as a navy lieutenant during WWII, but decided to begin his political career soon after. He ran for the House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1946, and was reelected in 1948 and 1950 for the position. In 1960, he earned himself the title of President of the United States, defeating his opponent Richard Nixon by only a small margin of two-tenths of a percent of the popular vote. However, the years that were to follow during his presidency were ones that would have a lasting impact on America. His assassination, in particular, was a traumatizing event for many people. The social and political stress that the nation was experiencing during this time has proven to be linked with his death. From the Bay of Pigs Invasion to the Civil Rights movement, these controversies are a reflection of the President’s passing. As a result, the assassination of John F. Kennedy shows the increasing social and political tension of America during the 1960s.