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The book The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln is a series of books called ā€œ The Library of Political Assassinations.ā€ This book was written by Deborah A. Marinelli. The book discusses many aspects of the lives of Lincoln and his wife. It also discusses the main concepts of his presidency. Finally, the book talks about details of the civil war. Throughout...
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Both books recognize that the American Revolution was a far more complicated affair than the more traditional narrative provides. In ā€˜The Hanging of Thomas Jeremiah: A Free Black Man’s Encounter with Liberty', J. William Harris is able to show the hypocrisy of a nation that fights for independence while simultaneously denying the same right to others because of racial differences....
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If you have ever watched the movie ā€˜Hocus Pocus’, you are familiar with the ā€œSanderson Sistersā€, and a little Village called Salem. In the movie, directors make the impression that three sisters enjoy summoning young children to their little hut in the middle of nowhere just to take their lives for the benefit of theirs. If it wasn’t for this...
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Author Burton W. Folsom Jr.'s book 'The Myth of the Robber Barons: A New Look at the Rise of Big Business in America' presents an evidence-based argument that challenges the traditional narrative of American industrial development. At the core of Folsom's analysis is the crucial distinction between two types of entrepreneurs: market entrepreneurs and political entrepreneurs. Market entrepreneurs succeed by...
Book ReviewLiterary Analysis
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ā€œWhen the Mississippi Ran Backwardsā€ refers to a fascinating historical work, meticulously researched and produced by Jay Feldman. The book explores the series of the most powerful earthquake in the history of America, which resulted in the reverse flow of River Mississippi. In the last desperate rebellion, the earthquake united the Indians. The book uncovers a seamy murder that changed...
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ā€œWith a Pistol in His Handā€ gives an account of the story about the cultural conflicts between the North American and Texas Mexicans along the lower Rio Grande Border during the 1900s in South Texas. The book describes how Texas Mexicans resisted and defended themselves from the cultural domination of the Anglo Texan as a result of the westward expansion...
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In the Devil’s Snare, written by Mary Beth Norton, is a book reexamining the events taking place that possibly affected the outcome of the Salem Witch Trials. Mary Beth Norton is an award winning historian and a professor at Cornell University (Mary Beth Norton). Opposing all other historians, she looks at many events from all perspectives, giving the readers a...
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A Storm of Witchcraft written by Emerson W. Baker is a complete and detailed analysis of the Salem Witch Trials that took place in 1692. Emerson Baker is a historical archeologist and history professor at Salem State University which in turn has led him to make the types of connections, associations, and parallels he did in his book. Baker splits...
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As the title of Ben Mezrich’s book The Accidental Billionaires reports, the story of Facebook’s origin features elements of sex, money, genius, and betrayal. These elements are woven together to describe a wild and entertaining journey while achieving success and fame. The factional accounts presented throughout the book are summarized within these four categories. However, there is another aspect to...
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Frequently referred to as the ā€˜What if…?’ genre, speculative fiction is a cover term for a diverse range of literature that diverges from the empirical reality that mimetic fiction implements (Jones, 2016). This genre encompasses science fiction, fantasy, horror, and invites the readers to consider the complex ways their choices contribute to generating the future (Hieroglyph, 2016). The 2014 film...
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Summary: Gabriel and Young (2011) designed a study to test three hypotheses. The first hypothesis they were testing if reading a passage from either Harry Potter will make participants ā€œbecomeā€ wizards or if reading Twilight will make participants ā€œbecomeā€ vampires. More specifically they examined and proposed the narrative collective-assimilation hypothesis. This hypothesis states that reading a chapter or passage from...
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The society in which Jonas lives in is essentially known as a dystopian world that portrays a failed utopian world. His society is a world where everything has gone wrong. Jonas society has attempted utopia – where they try to hide the pain, suffering and violence within these memories that no one other than The Giver and Receiver of Memory...
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What a coincidence that this weeks reading coincides with the anniversary of Malcom X’s death. Fifty-five years ago on February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated. The Autobiography of Malcom X is by far one of the most influential books that I’ve read in my life; I want to take some time to reflect on this great mans life. Malcom...
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ā€œLamb to the Slaughterā€ by Roald Dahl is a short story about the murder of police detective Patrick Maloney by his wife Mary. Driven to homicide after her husband's unexpected announcement that he's leaving her and their unborn child, Mary quickly regains her senses after fatally killing him with the leg of lamb. This short story made me think about...
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Introduction "Wuthering Heights," penned by Emily Brontƫ and first published in 1847, stands as a quintessential example of English literature that weaves complex themes of love, revenge, social class, and the supernatural. The novel is set in the isolated moors of Yorkshire, which reflect the tumultuous emotions and conflicts among the characters. At its core, "Wuthering Heights" is a study...
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Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance and Between The World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates are similar, but there is a great deal of comparison between them. In the following paragraph I will discuss key points that will compare and contrast Coates and Vance’s history, and the difficulties they went through. Both authors experience some moments of intervention that changed the...
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My Thoughts: In my opinion, I did not like the movie. The story of Anne Frank is a tragedy and you’d think that it would easily be made into a movie or tv show, but you would be wrong. The movie was originally made as a tv show for the BBC before the YouTuber, ā€œLeGrim Reaperā€ changed it so that...
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Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights was first published in 1847 under the name Ellis Bell. The novel follows Gothic and Romantic traditions of the time, complete with images of natural grandeur, literal and metaphorical sublimity, and elements of the supernatural. Throughout the novel, BrontĆ« uses descriptions of the dark landscape and stormy weather to reflect the tumultuous emotions her characters embody....
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With references to wider reading, explore and compare the impact of a totalitarian state in The Handmaid’s Tale (Margaret Atwood) and Never Let Me Go (Kazuo Ishiguro). In The Handmaid’s Tale and Never Let Me Go, both authors explore and compare the impact of the totalitarian states present within the novels. Both Atwood and Ishiguro make distinct links between totalitarianism...
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In late April of 2003, author Aron Ralston goes on a solo-hiking trip outside of Moab, Utah. After spending a portion of his day with two young women he meets on the hike, Ralston parts ways with the women and continues into Blue John Canyon. During his hike he removes a large chockstone, which pins his right arm against the...
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In the book, Mindset, author Carol Dweck discusses the power behind people’s beliefs and how our beliefs can influence what we want and whether we succeed in getting it (Dweck, 2016). In each chapter, Dweck introduces a different mindset along with lessons on how we can apply the different mindsets into our daily lives to achieve success and reach personal...
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ā€œIt is as inhuman to be totally good as it is to be totally evilā€ (Burgess Xiii). Life could not exist without evil. ā€˜A Clockwork Orange’ by Anthony Burgess describes the exploits and behaviors of Alex. The author depicts him as a violent and sociopathic adolescent who strives to become a constructive member of the community. Based on the story,...
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About the author Mitchell David Albom (born May 23, 1958) is an American author, journalist, screenwriter, dramatist, radio and television broadcaster, and musician. His books have sold over 38 million copies worldwide. He achieved national recognition for sports writing in the earlier part of his career, he is perhaps best known for the inspirational stories and themes that weave through...
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Introduction The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 begins with a narrative set around the powerful and single-minded character of thirteen-year-old Kenny Watson. The novel sets out to depict a three-dimensional account of the Watson family and their life in Flint, Michigan, in the early 1960s, as well as offer an account of the attempt to find an equilibrium between...
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The Mississippi River is the longest river in North America. It stretches from Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota all the way down through New Orleans and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Mississippi River covers half of the United States and connects to 33 states. It is also known because many explorers used the river to navigate the United States...

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