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Bookmarked: Teen Essays on Life and Literature from Tolkien to Twilight
by
Ann Camacho
In more than 50 essays, young people from a wide range of backgrounds reflect on how words from literature connect with and influence their lives, goals, and personal philosophies. The essays explore topics including suffering the death of a parent, facing a life-threatening illness, letting go of perfectionism, making friends, realizing goals, and grappling with questions...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
March 21st 2012
by Free Spirit Publishing
(first published March 12th 2012)
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This book was a little boring.I expected more, being an avid reader who reads so much I don't even remember all the books I've read. Anyway, when I read a book, one that I connect with, I connect with the entire storyline not just a quote! If there is a really good quote, I would like it but that won't connect me. The lessons taught are things I've learned the hard way in my life too, maybe not as drastic as some but about there. The stories weren't exactly fresh or provide me with new point if...more
All of the essays in this book deal with the lessons people learn from their favorite stories that have left an impact on their lives. Each person had a transforming experience to share, which reminds us that we are connected to each other. It's a reminder that every person has a story to share with others who are willing to listen to what they have learned along the way to becoming a mature adult. This book is for anyone who would like to appreciate the deeper meanings of life while embracing t...more
As a teacher, I see that these essays can be great sample essays for students to model (NOT copy) the style. As a student, I would realize that students CAN write well, that writing isn't boring when you insert yourself in the topic/prompt. As a parent of a student, it would tell me the impact that even little actions, comments, and attitudes have is significant.
This could be a good resource for a writibg teacher. Reading it wasn't fun necessarily, but it made me reflect on how meaningful writing and reading can be for my students. It made me want to dig through my old papers and journals. This is more of a resource than book to read, in my opinion.
First I should say I am not the target audience for this book. I don't usually like reading several essays in a row and I'm well out of my teens. But I signed up for the Goodreads Giveaway because books have changed my life and I wanted to see how they've changed others' lives as well. I won the Giveaway and was excited to try something new. The essays were interesting and I like how there was a little blurb about each of the writers after their essay. Some were a bit self absorbed and self impo...more
i read some essays and relized i dont like to read nonfiction even about books
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