So the first chapter of An Ordinary Man is a basic summary of the authors life. He talks about how his father was one of the most influential people in his community. His fathers values and the values of his community obviously influenced his values as an adult. In his community, people would let travellers stay with them as an act of hospitality. This will obviously serve as a catalyst for the rest of the book, and the rest of his life.
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Casey
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Hey Casey,
Just perusing other people's blogs. I like your topic. I think it's an interesting and important one. I'm just wondering what your question is, since we all had to think of one for this project.
Also, a book that I'm (slowly) reading right now is A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah. The man describes his experience being forced to be a soldier when he was still a young boy in Sierra Leone. I actually met the author and he signed my book (yea, off topic).
You might want to check it out. =)
Hi Casey! I just wanted to know what some of these values were that the author's father passed down to him.
Also, like Jess, I was wondering what your essential question is because it will help guide your reading and discussions of the books you read.
Oh, I also forgot to ask what travellers stayed with the author because these people could shape the author's experiences, thoughts, and beliefs as well. I also wanted to know what the community was like and the time period.
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