Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper
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Letters to a Young Brother by Hill harper
The book Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper I expect the book to inspire me to change my habits to good habits. First, to gain knowledge and responsibility. Second, to change my life around into a new chapter . Third,to become a young brother to others. Lastly,know the meaning of becoming a good men.
The book is about a young brother that's trying to get answers and want to walk into a right path. Harper wants to inspire young blacks men to do better and farther they dreams.Also,not to impress others but to become a leader not a follower.It's not too late to change your life and take the time to care about yourself .It's talks about peer pressure and family issues.
Harper is telling the young brother all about how to live life, as a men ,because he doesn't have a father figure.The author tell him whats is wrong and is helping the young brother learn the things he telling him.Harper uses important people in the book to help the young brother become who and what he wanted to be.Harper put the young brother in many lessons so he can learn more and get a better understanding.Harper gives uplifting message emphasized the value of a good education over the collection.
It's about the model of cars, how it compare to your life and the letter it stated true meaning of a men.Not worry about how to impress people but to further your dreams.In chapter two it's about picking your friend wisely and watch who call friends.Harper stated “ you can pick your friend but not your family”. Keep people around you that's going to keep you on the right path .
Harper stated how to deal with growing up with a single parent.Harper compare his situation with the young brother but they situation was not really the same.Harper had to face that his dad raised him because his mother left and the young brother was raised by his mother .Time as pass and Harper dad died , Hill reconnected with his mother and understand the issue that was going on.Young brother that wanted answers on his life ,but his mother was playing both roles .
Harper stated about education is the key . your gonna need school to help you understand life better and to count money.Education is everywhere not just in school but around the world. Harper stated that kanye west said “ use school.Don't let school use you.lesson learn don't let nothing over power you take control of it.
Working hard perfect a model.Working hard means working smart and using your brain positive.Mistakes are decision that we can control.Mistakes are something that we have to learn from. Harper said “All us make mistakes in many areas of our lives,not just sexually.” “Oftentimes, the best thing is what you have right now.”
In order to think on a straight path you have to dream big. Believing in yourself can bring you farther in life.Faith are combination of belief and trust.Our fear would allow us to have a lack on our mind and heart.Harper wants a young brother to have knowledge of the things that bring them empowerment.
Harper wish to pass his grandfather’s legacies of education,hard work,determination, and success. Swagga come from “ living the truth” have the most truthful representation who you are. Helps you find out who the right girl and what you like to be around when it comes to being a boyfriend.Living the truth can bring you a long way in life not just finding a good girl but who you really are.Harper stated about “ spirit of a warrior”( compassion in the spirit )and “peaceful warrior” ( passion in the heart ).
Value what's around you because wants its gone you can't get it back.Lesson learn nobody can control your action but yourself.In addition everybody that sit in your face not really your friend.Also, you don't
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