Frankenstein, Three Cups of Tea

Being interested in science like I am, Frankenstein really stuck out to me.  Frankenstein must have had a great scientific mind to resurrect the dead like he did.  But I've learned from this novel that we have creative responsibility.  We must take responsibility for what we create, for we are the creator, not the created.  I also learned a little bit about symbolism - or representation of things or ideas.  For example, you could see Victor symbolizing God, since he created life just as God does.

"Cursed, cursed creator! Why did I live?" (Shelly 163) - This quote taught me that it is important to have creative responsibility.

Three Cups of Tea is a must read by people of all ages, from school kids to people in Congress.  Its about a man who tries to promote world peace to the Middle East by education.  The author uses many metaphors, or comparisons of unlike things, to convey his vision.  "If we try to resolve terrorism with military might and nothing else, then we will be no safer than we were before 9/11. If we truly want a legacy of peace for our children, we need to understand that this is a war that will ultimately be won with books, not with bombs." - Greg Mortenson.  I truly believe that if Mortenson can reach his goal and educate the Middle East, then the world will experience a time of great peace.  He has a tremendous dream, and reading his story has taught me to follow my own dreams, no matter how large they can be.