The Fault In Our Stars Evaluation

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The most inspiring book I have ever read is The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Hazel Grace Lancaster is a sixteen year old girl who has stage 4 thyroid cancer. She meets Augustus Walters at a cancer support group, and they both fall in love. Hazel knows that she does not have a long time to live, but she does not let cancer interfere with her life. Hazel and Gus live their lives to the fullest, and they go on many adventures with each other. Hazel and Gus's adventures make them question how they are going to be remembered after they die. In addition, Hazel and Gus question whether they are satisfied with what they have accomplished during their lifetime. These thoughts inspire them to do things that they would have never imagined, such as traveling to Amsterdam to meet Hazel's favorite author.

Ever since I read The Fault in Our Stars, I have been inspired to live my life to the fullest. I will never know what tomorrow will bring, so I should focus on achieving my goals, no matter what anyone else thinks of them. I have
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I accomplished this goal at the end of my junior year when I was elected as the Secretary of the National Honor Society. Prior to this, I was the Junior Delegate of the National Honor Society. This position came with a lot of responsibility, but it allowed me to learn the duties of the four officers. As the Junior Delegate, I attended weekly meetings and kept the juniors informed about upcoming events. I was also the head of the Publicity Committee, and my job was to decorate a bulletin board each month. As the Secretary of the National Honor Society, I type the agendas and minutes. I also prepare other materials for monthly meetings. I am the head of the Leadership Committee, and I am responsible for putting together the annual literary magazine. I usher events, plan Staff Appreciation Day, give tours, and raise money for my

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