Breaking Dawn #2

     Would you be willing to do whatever it takes to get the one you want ? Even if it means turning to violence? In Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, both Edward and Jacob have to face these problems. They're both in love with Bella, and are constantly fighting to prove to her that they're the one she should choose.
      Even though Breaking Dawn is a fantasy book, there are still problems in it that people deal with everyday. One thing is violence. Throughout all of the books in the series, physical and emotional fighting occurs. This is something a lot of people in the world go through, especially kids and teenagers. Physical fighting is a big problem in schools, gangs, relationships, etc. It's terrible, but does happen. I feel like schools try to educate us about verbal bullying, but not enough on physical bullying. Physical fighting leaves kids feeling afraid, and worrying about how the next day at school, or at home is going to be.
    Verbal abuse, is one of the worst things a kid can go through. They feel insecure, alone, and hate themselves. This leads them to do self-destructive and heartbreaking things. Neither type of abuse is acceptable. But how come there isn't enough being done about it ?  I feel like there's so much more we all can do to help stop, or prevent this from happening. Especially in Middle and High School. We're all old enough, and know better, so why bully someone? It doesn't prove anything. It doesn't make you cool, or prove that you're stronger, or tougher than anyone else. It just makes you look like a big mean jerk. Bullying is something that I strongly oppose. One thing that I think we can all start doing to prevent this from happening, is tell an adult, if you, or someone else is being bullied. It's not snitching, it's the right thing to do, and may even save someones life !

Breaking Dawn (SPOILER ALERT !)

          In Breaking Dawn, the love triangle continues to grow, and becomes much more difficult. Bella is deeply in love with Edward, but doesn't know how to keep her best friend Jacob without hurting him. Jacob refuses to give up, and still tries to protect her, even from her own fiancee. When Bella has a baby, Jacob finds himself sharing her with yet another person. Although it's hard for him, he remains loyal. Like he said, "I'm gonna fight for you, until your heart stops beating."
              Personally, I think that Bella should be with Jacob. Edward is crazy nice, but he's too clingy. Of course, he obviously loves Bella but, when she's with Jacob, it just seems right. He'd do literally anything for her, and loves her more than she'll probably ever know. When she's with him, she seems to be more comfortable, and herself. With Edward, she's always serious, and they never have fun.     
              Breaking Dawn is about love, and who will always be there for you. We all have someone that we know or hope will be in our lives forever. My best friend, Melanie is someone who has been with me through basically everything. Without her, I don't really know what I'd do. She's like my own little diary. I tell her anything & everything. I know that no matter what, she'll never judge me.
               But, when it comes to love, Jacob can't help but judge Bella and the choices she makes. It's only because he loves and cares for her, though. With anyone that you love, you always want to see them make the right decisions, and make sure that they're happy.

Dear John

   Dear John tells a story of love, pain, and distance. This is something we all can relate to. But, Savannah and John's relationship is not really like others. They are forced to be away from each other because he's in the military. Since it's hard to communicate,  they decide to stay close by writing letters to each other.

   I never really thought about it, until I read this book, but this is how military couples/families actually feel.
Imagine being away from the one you love, and never knowing if he or she is going to be okay. Savannah misses and worries about John constantly. Eventually, it takes a toll on their relationship, when Savannah realizes that she wants a stable family, and cannot have one with John.

    Nicholas Sparks' books are almost always about romance, but I always seem to be able to connect to them in some way. In my life, my sister is the one that I miss. She's away in college, and although she is smart and strong, I can't help but worry about her. She's 19 and can very well take care of herself, but to me, in this big world, she seems so small.

    Besides being away from the girl he loves, John has a tough time being away from his dad. Him and his dad were never really close, as a matter of fact, half of the time they spend together, they're fighting. But John loves his dad a lot. His mother wasn't around while growing up, so his dad was the one raising him. (SPOILER ALERT- do not read on if you want to read Dear John and do not want to know the ending.)
     But, when John's father gets very ill and passes away, John feels terrible about the way he has treated him. I learned a lesson from this, which was to never take advantage or treat people bad while they're here. Especially your family, because one day you could wake up, and they can be gone. So cherish everyday you have with them, because you never know if it's going to be your last.

      All around, Dear John is an amazing book. I think no matter who you are, you'll like this book. It makes you realize what and who's important in life. It  also teaches you that it's okay to be vulnerable and fall in love. Just make sure you're ready for it.

Stuart Little by E.B. White

    While re-reading Stuart Little, it brought back lots of memories for me. Most of which were with my mom. This was one of the first books I've ever read, so it's very dear to me. My mother and I used to go to the library while my sister was in school, and we would just read endlessly. Reading was a bond that we shared, and Stuart Little definitely brought us closer, because I would ask her to read it to me all of the time ! I always had an infatuation with animals, so this book was one of my favorites. When I read this book now, it's like I can hear my mother's gentle soft tone reading every word. It gives me that home feeling. It also makes me feel like I'm three years old again, sitting in that library, reading this book. When I was younger, this book was more of a pleasure to me. Now, it helps me see the world, and people in a whole different perspective. It's crazy how much your thinking can change, and you can take a child book and use it as something to help guide you through certain parts of life.