Similarities Between Peter Gabriel And Dian Nyad

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Peter Gabriel believes in perseverance . He tries to find to the path and his family always be there for him. He almost not believe in perseverance because he almost gives up, but he keeps believing in perseverance because he has a family. Peter Gabriel and Diana Nyad have a bit similar in perseverance. Peter Gabriel’s family is courage to him begin positive because Peter and his family never give up no matter what. Diana Nyad’s friend always be there for him because they cheer for her and she said, “We did it. I didn't do it.” Peter and Diana are not similar in the story. Diana is a swimming. She believes in perseverance as positive. Her teams are joining her. Peter is almost giving up, but his family told him not give up. And

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