Gail Devers

Robert Cormier’s We All Fall Down was published in 1991 but occurs at an earlier time period in the towns of Burnside and Wickburg. Although published in 1991, the setting is believed to have been at an earlier date, most likely the late 1980s because of Buddy’s alcoholism, the mall, and the book being published in 1991. My first impression while reading this book was that it must be during the1990s because of how the Jerome daughters dress. Although sweaters were popular in the 1990s, a grunge…

On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and Abby Borden were murdered -the murder weapon was believed to be an ax- in Fall River Massachusetts. However, aside from the deaths, there were no signs of disturbance in the house, as well as the murder weapon was nowhere to be found (Robertson, 1996). After investigating suspects outside of the immediate family, the attention had shifted to Lizzie Borden, the daughter of Andrew Borden, and Bridget Sullivan, the family’s domestic. However, attention soon…

In the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts, Abby and Andrew Borden were brutally murdered in their own home. This incident became known as the Fall River Murders. It is one of the most mysterious murder cases in American History. Through all the investigations and proceedings, no one has been able to explain who had done it or why they did it. The assassinations, investigations, and trials have been thoroughly looked at for any missing evidence of the Fall River Murders. A few days…

The three time Olympic athlete and inductee of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, Gail Devers. In Laura Hillenbrand’s nonfiction book Unbroken, Louie Zamperini conveyed Devers’ words when, through even his darkest hours, he remained invariably perseverant, while withstanding the utmost, cruelest predicaments. As a boy who frequently found himself running away from the police, Louie’s perseverant behavior defined him in his childhood. Louie’s endurance when faced with a difficult…

The two mindsets are different because they cause emotions on how they view the world. If a student would have a love and passion for science but they are good in civics and law then mostly their parents would push them to because a lawyer because that makes money and is what they are good at. So in this case this student may be emotionally upset but they have a fixed mindset that if they don't become a lawyer then they wouldn't make money and money is needed to be happy. A way for this student…

comes your way, I know you will stand strong. “Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe (Gail Devers)”.Hoop dream was a documentary about two African American kids named William Gates and Arthur Agee. Both from the Chicago’s inner city, who are really talented basketball players,…

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe", said by Gail Devers. Saying that I have a dream would be an understatement because what I want to accomplish in the future will one day be my reality. I am a strong believer that hard work can take one anywhere they want to go, and quite frankly, I feel like hard work is my middle name. My future…

In the words of Gail Devers, “Sometimes we fall, sometimes we stumble, but we can't stay down. We can’t allow life to beat us down. Everything happens for a reason, and it builds character in us, and it tells us what we are about and how strong we really are when we didn’t think we could be that strong.” In the nonfictional, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Louie Zamperini, being the clever man he is, demonstrates Dever’s words though the 36’ Olympics, a treacherous trek in the Pacific, and in…

three-time Olympic champion, Gail Devers, “Sometimes we fall, sometimes we stumble, but we can’t stay down. We can’t allow life to beat us down. Everything happens for a reason, and it builds character in us, and it tells us what we are about and how strong we really are when we didn’t think we could be that strong.” In the non-fiction book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, Louie Zamperini’s unrelenting strength in the face of unimaginable horrors emulates the words spoken by Devers. Despite…

The three time Olympic champion and Inductee to the Track and Field Hall of Fame Gail Devers once said, “Sometimes we fall, sometimes we stumble, but we can’t stay down. Everything happens for a reason, and it builds character in us, and it tells us what we are about and how strong we really are when we didn’t think we could be strong.” In Unbroken written by Laura Hillenbrand, Louie Zamperini showed that he could be loyal to his friends in their time of need. Louie like a loyal dog never gave…