BLOG #1

Listed below are two questions based on the first portion of the book, pages 1-119. Respond to one of the two prompts and express your thoughts and opinions on the matter. Your response should be a minimum of 500-750 words.

1. In The Soloist, Nathaniel finds his solace and escape in music. How do you escape? What talents do you possess that help you escape? What benefits do you gain from escaping into your world? What opportunities do you miss out on when you do?

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2. Write an article about yourself, written in third person. It needs to be in a positive tone, describing any obstacles or hurdles you've overcome and accomplishments you've achieved. Pretend it will be published on the front page of the Sunday L.A. Times. What do you want the world to know about you? No obstacle, hurdle, or accomplishment is too small.