“Fortune’s Folly” is written by Deva Fagan. This story is about a girl, Fortunata, whose mother has passed on, and she is left with her father. Her father was once a master shoemaker. However, after her mother passed on, he lost all his skills, claiming that “the fairies magic was lost”, that his tools weren’t automatically cleaned in the morning. The fairy magic turned out to be Fortunata’s mother cleaning his tools every morning before she passed on. Fortunata is left to be the only one supporting the family. She offends a military lord and she is forced to leave the city for fear he would come after her and her family. On the road, her donkey is stolen by a troupe, who denies it vehemently. She is unable to travel on; fortunately, “Alessandra the All Knowing” takes her in as an apprentice to her craft as her fortune teller. In fact, she reveals that there is no magic in fortune telling, and there is only trickery. The story progresses to tell about how Fortunata has to tell a prophecy for a prince, and if the prophecy did not come true, she and her family would be slain. It leads her to an adventure with the most unexpected results. She ends up falling for the prince in the end and they marry happily ever after.
This might seem like a classical fairy tale story but I like the way they weaved the story together, and about how Fortunata manages to trick clueless people and how she manages to make the prophecy come true in the weirdest way one would never imagine. I think that is an extremely fun and interesting book.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Holiday Reading (Book Review - In a Heartbeat)
“In a Heartbeat” is written by Loretta Ellsworth. This book is about two girls, Eagan and Amelia. They are completely unrelated. Amelia is in need of a heart transplant due to her heart condition. Eagan is a skilled and talented figure skater. Eagan dies in a figure skating competition at the start of a story, missing a triple lutz by half an inch and hitting her head on the edge of a board. Her heart is eventually donated to Amelia, on the day she is declared dead. However, after the heart transplant, Amelia feels different. Amelia begins to like and dislike different things. She talks back to her parents, just like Eagan did. She likes purple, just like Eagan did. She starts to find and interest in sports, particularly skating. As donors and receivers are meant to be anonymous, Amelia doesn’t know who donates the heart to her. By the end of the novel, she eventually finds out and she meets with Eagan’s family.
The story constantly shifts between both girls perspectives. I find this story interesting because it touches on a topic that is unknown to us. Is there life after death? What is it like to be dead, yet part of you is still living in someone else? To write this novel, she has interviewed many people and she has taken into account some real life experiences of other heart transplant patients (for example a woman who started liking beer although she never drank beer before, it was found her donor loved beer).
The story constantly shifts between both girls perspectives. I find this story interesting because it touches on a topic that is unknown to us. Is there life after death? What is it like to be dead, yet part of you is still living in someone else? To write this novel, she has interviewed many people and she has taken into account some real life experiences of other heart transplant patients (for example a woman who started liking beer although she never drank beer before, it was found her donor loved beer).
Holiday Reading (Book Review - In Search of Mockingbird)
“In Search of Mockingbird” is written by Loretta Ellsworth. This book is about a girl, Erin, whose mother is dead. She lives with her father and two brothers, all who totally different from her. While they excelled at sports, she was a bookish person, and would always be reading her favourite book, “To Kill a Mockingbird”. It was her mother’s favourite book as well, and it was her only memory of her mother, the only thing she left behind (or at least that was what she thought at the moment). Despite her mother passing away when she was very young (she has little or no memories of her), she still loves her mother. On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, her father announces his engagement to his volleyball coach girlfriend, and she is presented with her mother’s diary, as a way to make up for it, and of course as a birthday gift. Erin found out that her mother was also liked writing and even wrote a letter to Harper Lee. She impulsively boards a bus from her town to Alabama to see Harper Lee, to find out the meaning of life. On her trip she meets Sedushia and Epp, two interesting people that thought her a lot about life and encouraged her dreams to meet Harper Lee. Epp even helps her get away from the police (her dad reported to the police that she was missing) so that she could meet Harper Lee. Erin goes to Harper Lee’s home, but she is not in. She writes a letter and puts it in her mailbox. However, after the whole bus trip, and meeting Sedushia and Epp, she doesn’t feel a need to meet Harper Lee anymore. She goes to a shop with Epp and they sit down to get a drink. Unknowingly, she meets Harper Lee there, but doesn’t know that the person is Harper Lee. They had a brief chat and she leaves. After coming to a realisation that she just met Harper Lee, she doesn’t feel sorry, but she is happy that she had met her.
This novel is about the idea of a teenager who would travel more than a thousand miles to meet someone, and she finds on her trip she meets two amazing people, and found the meaning to life.
This novel is about the idea of a teenager who would travel more than a thousand miles to meet someone, and she finds on her trip she meets two amazing people, and found the meaning to life.
Holiday Reading (Book Review - My Sister's Keeper)
Title: My Sister’s Keeper
Author: Jodi Picoult
Plot: This story is about a girl, Anna, who was born a designer baby, to save her sister’s life. Kate suffers from leukaemia and she requires blood transplants and unfortunately her blood type doesn’t match with either her parents or her brother, Jesse. Anna is born so that she can provide blood and bone marrow transplants for her sister, Kate. For her whole life she has been helping her sister unquestioningly. However, there comes a point where Anna stops, when she was told that she would have to donate a kidney. Eventually, it escalates to a court case of medical emancipation, where she is against her mother, who wants her to save her sister’s life by having her donate the kidney. The novel shows the difficulties that both parties faced. The way the author does it is by telling the story in different perspectives, regularly switching among the different characters. Anna is constantly pushed aside because of Kate’s medical condition, and she has to undergo numerous medical procedures for Kate. Sara, Anna’s mother, finds it difficult to express her love for Anna due to Kate’s condition (she has to constantly give her attention to Kate). She has to constantly struggle between Kate and Anna, which puts her under great stress and she is unable to make a choice between them because they are both her daughters. It is eventually revealed that Kate convinced Anna to go to court, because she thought that she wouldn’t live long either, and she wanted Anna to have a normal life. At the end of the novel, Anna is involved in a car accident. The moment when the doctor announces that Anna is brain dead, Sara breaks down. She is told that once she turns off the machines that keep her alive, Anna will be dead. Eventually, Anna still donates the kidney to Kate.
Issues and Themes: Death, Organ Donation, Family Conflict
I would recommend this book for any teenager or adult. This is a touching novel that can spark anyone’s interest. One is able to sympathise with both sides and understand their predicament as the author has carefully balanced the struggles both faced. Anna is torn between saving her sister and saving herself. Sara is torn between saving both daughters. This book sets us thinking about what is really morally correct.
Author: Jodi Picoult
Plot: This story is about a girl, Anna, who was born a designer baby, to save her sister’s life. Kate suffers from leukaemia and she requires blood transplants and unfortunately her blood type doesn’t match with either her parents or her brother, Jesse. Anna is born so that she can provide blood and bone marrow transplants for her sister, Kate. For her whole life she has been helping her sister unquestioningly. However, there comes a point where Anna stops, when she was told that she would have to donate a kidney. Eventually, it escalates to a court case of medical emancipation, where she is against her mother, who wants her to save her sister’s life by having her donate the kidney. The novel shows the difficulties that both parties faced. The way the author does it is by telling the story in different perspectives, regularly switching among the different characters. Anna is constantly pushed aside because of Kate’s medical condition, and she has to undergo numerous medical procedures for Kate. Sara, Anna’s mother, finds it difficult to express her love for Anna due to Kate’s condition (she has to constantly give her attention to Kate). She has to constantly struggle between Kate and Anna, which puts her under great stress and she is unable to make a choice between them because they are both her daughters. It is eventually revealed that Kate convinced Anna to go to court, because she thought that she wouldn’t live long either, and she wanted Anna to have a normal life. At the end of the novel, Anna is involved in a car accident. The moment when the doctor announces that Anna is brain dead, Sara breaks down. She is told that once she turns off the machines that keep her alive, Anna will be dead. Eventually, Anna still donates the kidney to Kate.
Issues and Themes: Death, Organ Donation, Family Conflict
I would recommend this book for any teenager or adult. This is a touching novel that can spark anyone’s interest. One is able to sympathise with both sides and understand their predicament as the author has carefully balanced the struggles both faced. Anna is torn between saving her sister and saving herself. Sara is torn between saving both daughters. This book sets us thinking about what is really morally correct.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Blog Comments (Term 2)
Comment on Koh Yi Da’s Blog (08), “Thoughts about Libyan Crisis (Gadaffi)”, March 31
“I agree very much, I would protest as well. In my blog I posted a post on issues that foment political unrest and stated various factors. In the case of Libya it would be authoritarianism. Gaddafi kills anyone in his way, thus you could say its "ruling with fear". The way he kills his own citizens really shows what he is. He is similar to the ousted presidents in Tunisia and Egypt, who suppressed political opposition. I believe such methods will not work for long. Sooner or later, just as with Egypt and Tunisia, the citizens will start to protest and will overthrow him. And yes, he's definitely not a nice guy.”
- April 9, 2011
Comment on Samuel Wong’s Blog (21), “Blog Prompt 8” [My Favourite Poem], March 2
“I would like to add that there is repetition through the poem to create emphasis.”Childhood is ....” which emphasises the meaning of childhood. Additionally, the poem states that childhood is "easily moulded", but manhood "breaks, but seldom bends". It shows that a child can be changed easily, and must be taught early, before he grows up to an adult, where he will be difficult to change. I agree with you about the fact that a child should go unrestrained. The poem compares restraining a child to damming a river. This creates emphasis and also imagery. The image of damming a river comes to your mind. You can imagine the water (the child's adventurous spirit) gushes at the dam, throwing itself on it, yet it only trickles over the dam slowly. This shows how restraining the child will affect him. Overall, I really like this poem, as it has a great use of metaphor, which entices the reader.”
- April 9, 2011
Comment on Low Wei Yang’s Blog (13), “Annotating Text – Why is it crucial?”, March 27
“I agree with you very much. I believe annotating text can go beyond simple highlighting and underlining (as many people do). For me when I annotate "To Kill A Mockingbird", I write a chapter summary of each chapter so that it is easy for reference. This also applies to any IH notes given to us by Ms Yeo. I believe that by annotating text, it makes it easier to memorise and we can familiarise ourselves with the text. In addition, as you mentions, it helps us find some important details we might have missed out if we were to just simply read. Other than annotating, there are various ways to help us with understanding a text or topic, for example, creating graphic organisers like concept maps, etc.”
- April 10, 2011
Comment on Low Wei Yang’s Blog (13), “ACE Journal Reflection: Words Go Round 2011”, March 11
“I would like to disagree with you about how literature us all about talent. Does it mean that people that are not talented are not able to write good pieces of work? I believe literature is about creativity. You mentioned that a good piece of writing should have little descriptive language, but I would like to rebutt this point. Surely descriptive language is important in a piece of writing. Although it is one of the key points, having a creative idea alone does not make one a good writer. We must be able to express ourselves so that the reader can understand us. The use of descriptive language will help the reader understand the piece of writing.”
- April 11, 2011
Comment on Lee Liak Ghee’s Blog (11), “Capital Punishment”, April 11
“Although you make sense in saying about how capital punishment does not allow the person to repent, however, if we were to put ourselves in the shoes of the victim, the victim will feel a sense of insecurity. If a serial killer was close to killing the victim, and was later caught but not hanged (not dealt with by capital punishment), the victim will feel that the killer would come again and harm him/her. Also, for the society, if there was a serial killer on the loose, would you feel safe walking on the streets at night? Just as with the incident of Mas Selamat, who escaped his cell. The government had to spend so much resources just to find him, even informing the Malaysian police to help as well. With the reasons above, I would like to rebutt your point about capital punishment not being allowed.”
- April 11, 2011
Comment on Low Wei Yang’s Blog (13), Expository Essay, April 22
“I think that you could have done a better job on paragraphing. Your first point states that television programmes are violent. However, you end the paragraph saying how teenagers might become addicted. Perhaps you could split the paragraph into two?
Also, I agree with Liak Ghee. How the television being less influential than the computer make it less influential ITSELF? As a counter-argument, you should state how is IT not too influential, not other things being more influential.
Some work needs to be done on grammar and choice of words too :) Otherwise I think it's quite a good essay.”
- April 24, 2011
Comment on Ivan Ong’s Blog (19), Expository Essay, April 22
“Good use of a hook but thesis statement is not stated. Your first point is ok.
However, your second point is invalid. There are too many points in there, and they are all not related either. If the company has to pay so many people to produce the show, why would they pay the celebrity so much money? If the company has to pay the nutritionist, doctor, etc. AND the bodybuilder, why would they pay so much to the bodybuilder? This is not clearly stated.
Your third point is also a repeat of your first point, about how celebrities are highly skilled and sought out.
Your argument is not strong enough to support your stand.”
- April 24, 2011
Comment on Nicholas Teo’s Blog (18), Expository Essay, April 22
“Opening quote totally does the trick. Your stand is very clear - supported with many examples that we can relate to, making your points stand out.
HOWEVER, I suggest that you have different points, instead of simply just saying that computers have improved our quality of life. Break down improving "quality of life", and you get "medical facilities", "variety of leisure options" and "convenience". Of your three paragraphs, instead of harping on quality of life, focus each of the paragraphs on each of the points. Then finally in your conclusion, state that these helps improve the quality of life.
There is a huge variety of ideas in there, BUT please work on organisation, don't clump everything together. It makes it difficult to understand. Still it's quite a good essay, was really caught by the hook :)”
- April 24, 2011
Comment Lee Liak Ghee’s Blog (10), Expository Essay, April 21
I feel that you could have done a better job on providing different examples of the topic, which makes your essay more credible and realistic. However, I think you should have a stronger stand on your point of view if you had a better starting, for an instance, having a better hook. To say honestly, I didn't really want to read on when I saw the start of your essay. Despite this, I should note that you ended off your essay quite well as there is a clear conclusion, which helps you have a stronger stand in your argument. Like Wei Kiat mentioned, a good start and end would have enhanced the effect of the essay on the reader.
- April 29, 2011
Comment on Koh Yi Da’s Blog (08), Expository Essay, April 25
Firstly, I like the way you look at things in different point of view. It shows that you have analysed the essay question extensively. The idea of balance between work and play is conveyed clearly, making your stand more solid. Your conclusion was effective and further amplified the effectiveness of your argument, which is good.
However, you have exceeded the 500 word limit by more than 200 words. Also, your counter argument is not effective. You could have provided more examples throughout the whole essay to make it more realistic and thus more effective.
Language-wise, you have a few spelling and grammar errors. I would like to comment on the wide use of vocabulary though, which is good. The structure is alright as well. Overall, I think this is a good essay.
- April 30, 2011
“I agree very much, I would protest as well. In my blog I posted a post on issues that foment political unrest and stated various factors. In the case of Libya it would be authoritarianism. Gaddafi kills anyone in his way, thus you could say its "ruling with fear". The way he kills his own citizens really shows what he is. He is similar to the ousted presidents in Tunisia and Egypt, who suppressed political opposition. I believe such methods will not work for long. Sooner or later, just as with Egypt and Tunisia, the citizens will start to protest and will overthrow him. And yes, he's definitely not a nice guy.”
- April 9, 2011
Comment on Samuel Wong’s Blog (21), “Blog Prompt 8” [My Favourite Poem], March 2
“I would like to add that there is repetition through the poem to create emphasis.”Childhood is ....” which emphasises the meaning of childhood. Additionally, the poem states that childhood is "easily moulded", but manhood "breaks, but seldom bends". It shows that a child can be changed easily, and must be taught early, before he grows up to an adult, where he will be difficult to change. I agree with you about the fact that a child should go unrestrained. The poem compares restraining a child to damming a river. This creates emphasis and also imagery. The image of damming a river comes to your mind. You can imagine the water (the child's adventurous spirit) gushes at the dam, throwing itself on it, yet it only trickles over the dam slowly. This shows how restraining the child will affect him. Overall, I really like this poem, as it has a great use of metaphor, which entices the reader.”
- April 9, 2011
Comment on Low Wei Yang’s Blog (13), “Annotating Text – Why is it crucial?”, March 27
“I agree with you very much. I believe annotating text can go beyond simple highlighting and underlining (as many people do). For me when I annotate "To Kill A Mockingbird", I write a chapter summary of each chapter so that it is easy for reference. This also applies to any IH notes given to us by Ms Yeo. I believe that by annotating text, it makes it easier to memorise and we can familiarise ourselves with the text. In addition, as you mentions, it helps us find some important details we might have missed out if we were to just simply read. Other than annotating, there are various ways to help us with understanding a text or topic, for example, creating graphic organisers like concept maps, etc.”
- April 10, 2011
Comment on Low Wei Yang’s Blog (13), “ACE Journal Reflection: Words Go Round 2011”, March 11
“I would like to disagree with you about how literature us all about talent. Does it mean that people that are not talented are not able to write good pieces of work? I believe literature is about creativity. You mentioned that a good piece of writing should have little descriptive language, but I would like to rebutt this point. Surely descriptive language is important in a piece of writing. Although it is one of the key points, having a creative idea alone does not make one a good writer. We must be able to express ourselves so that the reader can understand us. The use of descriptive language will help the reader understand the piece of writing.”
- April 11, 2011
Comment on Lee Liak Ghee’s Blog (11), “Capital Punishment”, April 11
“Although you make sense in saying about how capital punishment does not allow the person to repent, however, if we were to put ourselves in the shoes of the victim, the victim will feel a sense of insecurity. If a serial killer was close to killing the victim, and was later caught but not hanged (not dealt with by capital punishment), the victim will feel that the killer would come again and harm him/her. Also, for the society, if there was a serial killer on the loose, would you feel safe walking on the streets at night? Just as with the incident of Mas Selamat, who escaped his cell. The government had to spend so much resources just to find him, even informing the Malaysian police to help as well. With the reasons above, I would like to rebutt your point about capital punishment not being allowed.”
- April 11, 2011
Comment on Low Wei Yang’s Blog (13), Expository Essay, April 22
“I think that you could have done a better job on paragraphing. Your first point states that television programmes are violent. However, you end the paragraph saying how teenagers might become addicted. Perhaps you could split the paragraph into two?
Also, I agree with Liak Ghee. How the television being less influential than the computer make it less influential ITSELF? As a counter-argument, you should state how is IT not too influential, not other things being more influential.
Some work needs to be done on grammar and choice of words too :) Otherwise I think it's quite a good essay.”
- April 24, 2011
Comment on Ivan Ong’s Blog (19), Expository Essay, April 22
“Good use of a hook but thesis statement is not stated. Your first point is ok.
However, your second point is invalid. There are too many points in there, and they are all not related either. If the company has to pay so many people to produce the show, why would they pay the celebrity so much money? If the company has to pay the nutritionist, doctor, etc. AND the bodybuilder, why would they pay so much to the bodybuilder? This is not clearly stated.
Your third point is also a repeat of your first point, about how celebrities are highly skilled and sought out.
Your argument is not strong enough to support your stand.”
- April 24, 2011
Comment on Nicholas Teo’s Blog (18), Expository Essay, April 22
“Opening quote totally does the trick. Your stand is very clear - supported with many examples that we can relate to, making your points stand out.
HOWEVER, I suggest that you have different points, instead of simply just saying that computers have improved our quality of life. Break down improving "quality of life", and you get "medical facilities", "variety of leisure options" and "convenience". Of your three paragraphs, instead of harping on quality of life, focus each of the paragraphs on each of the points. Then finally in your conclusion, state that these helps improve the quality of life.
There is a huge variety of ideas in there, BUT please work on organisation, don't clump everything together. It makes it difficult to understand. Still it's quite a good essay, was really caught by the hook :)”
- April 24, 2011
Comment Lee Liak Ghee’s Blog (10), Expository Essay, April 21
I feel that you could have done a better job on providing different examples of the topic, which makes your essay more credible and realistic. However, I think you should have a stronger stand on your point of view if you had a better starting, for an instance, having a better hook. To say honestly, I didn't really want to read on when I saw the start of your essay. Despite this, I should note that you ended off your essay quite well as there is a clear conclusion, which helps you have a stronger stand in your argument. Like Wei Kiat mentioned, a good start and end would have enhanced the effect of the essay on the reader.
- April 29, 2011
Comment on Koh Yi Da’s Blog (08), Expository Essay, April 25
Firstly, I like the way you look at things in different point of view. It shows that you have analysed the essay question extensively. The idea of balance between work and play is conveyed clearly, making your stand more solid. Your conclusion was effective and further amplified the effectiveness of your argument, which is good.
However, you have exceeded the 500 word limit by more than 200 words. Also, your counter argument is not effective. You could have provided more examples throughout the whole essay to make it more realistic and thus more effective.
Language-wise, you have a few spelling and grammar errors. I would like to comment on the wide use of vocabulary though, which is good. The structure is alright as well. Overall, I think this is a good essay.
- April 30, 2011
Poetry
Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Figurative language is used in this poem to describe the author's emotions. It describes the author’s feelings taking the road less travelled by. Symbolism is used in this poem. It describes the different elements affecting his decisions as well as his emotions.
This poem uses figurative language in an interesting way. It uses metaphors and similes to more effectively describe the author's decision to take the road less travelled. This poem can be applied to a person's life. The traveler is a person who has two choices, which are represented in the poem by the two roads in the woods. The person takes the time to consider both choices and all sides to them by examining the paths. The traveler cannot come back to the other road because in real life, time cannot be reversed. In this case, the person takes the path where “few travelled by”.
Poem - The Lesson (Please google it, the paragraphing doesn't work when I copy it over)
The teacher sees the students as naughty and disrespectful and that they need to be taught a lesson. The teacher does not care the least for the students and uses violence to teach them a lesson. The teacher's strategy has both good and bad points. It can teach the students not to be so naughty and disrespectful. However, it may teach the students that violence is the answer to everything, which is wrong. Thus, this method may not be effective. It is also considered “ruling with fear”. A teacher should be teaching the students to be respectful without using violence. (This reflects the idea of a Tiger Mom – refer to another of my blog post on that J)
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
Figurative language is used in this poem to describe the author's emotions. It describes the author’s feelings taking the road less travelled by. Symbolism is used in this poem. It describes the different elements affecting his decisions as well as his emotions.
This poem uses figurative language in an interesting way. It uses metaphors and similes to more effectively describe the author's decision to take the road less travelled. This poem can be applied to a person's life. The traveler is a person who has two choices, which are represented in the poem by the two roads in the woods. The person takes the time to consider both choices and all sides to them by examining the paths. The traveler cannot come back to the other road because in real life, time cannot be reversed. In this case, the person takes the path where “few travelled by”.
Poem - The Lesson (Please google it, the paragraphing doesn't work when I copy it over)
The teacher sees the students as naughty and disrespectful and that they need to be taught a lesson. The teacher does not care the least for the students and uses violence to teach them a lesson. The teacher's strategy has both good and bad points. It can teach the students not to be so naughty and disrespectful. However, it may teach the students that violence is the answer to everything, which is wrong. Thus, this method may not be effective. It is also considered “ruling with fear”. A teacher should be teaching the students to be respectful without using violence. (This reflects the idea of a Tiger Mom – refer to another of my blog post on that J)
Mark Zuckerberg – Because Facebook can be a lifesaver
Many might argue that Facebook is a waste of precious time, a platform for cyber-bullying, and many other negative points. This leads us yet again, to answer this question – Should Facebook and other social networking sites be banned? (refer to blog post on Intifada page)
However, I read in a Times news article, about how Facebook can be a lifesaver. Below is recount on the incident.
Many would have heard about love stories, and how couples have met through Facebook. But for April Capone, it would be a love story unlike any other. He never knew that when he created a Facebook account to connect with his family and friends, he would find that one of his residents needed a kidney. Carlos Sanchez, who was looking for a new chance at life, was desperately looking for one. And of course April Capone donated his kidney!
Would Carlos have found a kidney without the help of Facebook? We wouldn’t know, but he definitely was saved because of Facebook this time.
Facebook is a platform for communication. Every new technology has its good points and bad points. If there was no new technology, how would the world even improve at all? Additionally, It is not because of the technology that is causing all the troubles, but the human that is abusing the technology that is meant for good. I believe that many of us would agree that Facebook does greater good than harm generally.
Every year, nearly 7000 people die in U.S while waiting for a transplant. Now we know of one person who survived, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, and his idea of Facebook J.
However, I read in a Times news article, about how Facebook can be a lifesaver. Below is recount on the incident.
Many would have heard about love stories, and how couples have met through Facebook. But for April Capone, it would be a love story unlike any other. He never knew that when he created a Facebook account to connect with his family and friends, he would find that one of his residents needed a kidney. Carlos Sanchez, who was looking for a new chance at life, was desperately looking for one. And of course April Capone donated his kidney!
Would Carlos have found a kidney without the help of Facebook? We wouldn’t know, but he definitely was saved because of Facebook this time.
Facebook is a platform for communication. Every new technology has its good points and bad points. If there was no new technology, how would the world even improve at all? Additionally, It is not because of the technology that is causing all the troubles, but the human that is abusing the technology that is meant for good. I believe that many of us would agree that Facebook does greater good than harm generally.
Every year, nearly 7000 people die in U.S while waiting for a transplant. Now we know of one person who survived, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg, and his idea of Facebook J.
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