'Success In The Story Superman And Me'

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In the story “Superman and Me”, the main character seeks success and defies all odds. His name’s Sherman, a Spokane Indian which lived in a small reservation in Washington. Being arrogant with lots of curiosity he began to read a new language which he was foreign to. His autobiography explains how the love his father had for books made him read books. He loved his father and because he loved his father he chose to love books as well.
Who could’ve ever imagined that a Superman comic book would spark a start into great accomplishments later in his life. These achievements consist of becoming a prevalent and successful writer. He didn’t think all about the money but about helping his community save their lives.The text states, “They are trying

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