I Have Rock Hands Coy Analysis

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“I have rock hands” (Coy, 1958 pg 8)The challenges you face to accomplish your goals. There are lots of challenges in life but most of them are for doing things you love. Liam is working really hard to get on varsity basketball and now all of that hard work paid off. For example, he worked really hard at the tryouts for varsity.While the author was riding the book, I think he felt that he wants people to work hard.
Coach Kloss prayed in the locker rooms about Jesus before every game. Since most players aren’t Christian it was uncomfortable for them but they didn’t have the guts to talk to Coach Kloss because they want to keep playing. Liam wasn’t sure talking to Coach Kloss was a good idea but he finally found the courage to do so. I felt

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