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Book Review

Scratch Beginnings was a great read. I personally think it was worth the time reading. It was definitely worth the time to read because you get to learn about the challenges which people in poverty face. Although Adam wasn’t technically in poverty, he portrayed the part well, but the people whom he lived with at the shelter had some outstanding circumstances. After reading about Adam’s experience what I was able to take away was that it is as if many people are beginning to become more inappreciative. Given the circumstances he was in, he did not whine and give up; he went on and continued to pursue his goals. His ambitious attitude furthered him in his journey to overcome poverty. I felt connected to Adam because of this. His positive outlook on things made sense and I believe even helped him accomplish his goal. He says in the book, “a day off would keep me a day away from attaining my goal.” (Shepard 18) Determination is a huge part of one’s success, and as Adam showed in his book, that is where I feel I connected with the author. This book was an eye opener and anyone who reads it would say the same.