Self-help

Fearing for your life however, is a whole other thing entirely. In Runner by Patrick Lee, Rachel, a girl with unbelievable powers that she can only dream of trying to master, is on the run from multiple groups seeking to end her life. Only with the help of ex-special forces member Sam Dryden does she have any chance of escaping her certain demise. Throughout the story, the characters all search for the things that mean the most to them, but Sam’s search for companionship, and Rachel’s searches…

now passed grandmother, who had cancer, while I, being the oldest child in the family, had to stay home alone to take care of my younger siblings. At first it was a difficult task for my 12-year old self to handle. While I was doing my homework or studying, I would have to stop what I was doing and help my siblings on their homework. Another scenario would be me cleaning up the house, even though there were homework waiting for me on the table. Yet as a few days went by, I started to realize…

by definition, means an independent or uninhibited person. Helping people if needed is not a bad thing. But, we have to be very careful if we want to help somebody or dedicate ourselves. “There’s no help for it: we must haul into court and mercilessly interrogate our feelings of devotion, of sacrifice for our neighbour, the whole morality of self-renunciation, as well as the aesthetic of ‘disinterested contemplation’, which the current emasculation of…

future as much as I should’ve. There wasn’t a time when I saw her in the hall way that she didn’t acknowledge me and ask me how everything was going and updating me on deadlines coming up for multiple college related things. She always offered her help when it came to filling out paper work and helped explain and answered every question I asked without hesitation. She took time out of her busy schedule, I don’t know how many times, to just sit there and assure my mind that everything I’ve done…

past his self-doubt…

The Help by Kathryn Stockett takes place in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960’s. At this point in history, people of European ancestry are still held to a higher degree than African Americans. This leads to most white families hiring colored maids, referred to as the Help, who have less opportunities and privileges than the people who hire them. Over the course of the novel, the reader takes the story from the point of view of three women: Aibileen Clark, an older black maid who was born and…

are also focused on their own survival, alfred takes this concept to a whole new level. Alfred will do anything that benefits himself, but he also won’t do anything that doesn’t benefit him! Even if another individual's life is at risk, he’ll only help them if he gets the benefits he wants. When Alfred says "I quite enjoy the feeling of finally being the one who holds the cards," (Page123) it shows how he really likes to be the one in command, even though he really has no control over…

Asking for help is something that has always been a difficult task for me. As a social worker in the making, it is always hard for me to understand why individuals in need have a problem with seeking help or support, when I have the same difficulties. I never paid much attention to this, but its an eye opener now that I’m thinking about a time in my life where I needed to ask for help. Some would classify me as being prideful, but I would not identify myself as such, nonetheless very independent…

years old I remember being in our SUV with my parents and five sisters for about three hours, heading south through the hot Arizona desert and crossing the border between Arizona and Nogales, Mexico. We were going to visit an area called Tira Viche and help the people living there. This place is where all the trash from the city is disposed, and recycled by people. When I say, “recycled by people” I literally mean it. The people there, both young and old are among enormous piles of trash hand…

is never a bad thing. Just make memories. Memories will last a lifetime, while a toy will last as long as the batteries. Spending time with your kids can help them higher their academic level. The more time you spend helping your child with their school can only help them. They study better, get better grades, because they are getting the help and attention they need. A better education level can only mean a better job in the future. Do you want a better future for your…