The Value of Education

[Brenda Creech]

The author is rather stressing on the value of education and how it has transformed his life. Although he has stressed his background that is not his main motive.

I think he emphasizes his education so much partly because he had to endure so much racial discrimination while he was just trying to get educated and be able to make a better life for himself. Maybe it was an "I'll show you" attitude toward everyone who hurt him.

[Nicole_Boyd]

Yes I think the author values education very much and I feel this speaks to the reader as well. Even if it’s not at a university or high education, I think it’s so important to always be learning and furthering education.

[briellejee]

Yes I think the author values education very much and I feel this speaks to the reader as well. Even if it’s not at a university or high education, I think it’s so important to always be learning and furthering education.

I'm glad that you mentioned that "even if it's not a university" because education is still education wherever you get it. As long as everyone is willing to learn, that is an education. Thanks for your input!

[leiabutler]

I guess the author values education so much because its not an opportunity that everyone gets. Maybe its because they know they were lucky tog et the experience and so value their success in that field.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I guess the author values education so much because its not an opportunity that everyone gets. Maybe its because they know they were lucky tog et the experience and so value their success in that field.

I think he grew up in poverty with not many chances for a better life. He saw Education as being that gateway to a better life and he valued it so.

[Abacus]

I'm sure his education was very important to him. Hopefully, it broadened his mind as well as gave him self-esteem and would, therefore, be a large part of his story.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

I'm sure his education was very important to him. Hopefully, it broadened his mind as well as gave him self-esteem and would, therefore, be a large part of his story.

Yes , I am sure it broadened his mind by far and I doubt the author had any problem with his self esteem.

[Kansas City Teacher]

I could see how the author thinks it's important, and wants to discuss his background. Education isn't just important for people to gain information, but it also builds character and introduces you to different cultures, so you have a better understanding of other people...you can better relate to them..or at least understand them.

[Swat3737]

i love that he focused on education because i feel the same way as him, it is a very important part of developing the kind of culture and people that will make the world a better place. i think that education does set people apart and that we need to give more people access to good education.

[Julie Petitbon]

I think the author absolutely valued education. It seems like the author tried to stress how important education was to opening up opportunities for him. Education helps to define and progress a person, and this seems like an important message for the author.

[InStoree]

Considering his circumstances from the childhood lifestyle, I saw the education as the exit door. His academic achievements from that time were the keys to better opportunities. Education does have the ability to propel us far away, and I felt that the author used it in his advantage.

[Ferdinand_Otieno]

Considering his circumstances from the childhood lifestyle, I saw the education as the exit door. His academic achievements from that time were the keys to better opportunities. Education does have the ability to propel us far away, and I felt that the author used it in his advantage.

I completely agree that education was seen...is seen as a gateway to a better life for his family, so he decided to excel with that promise in mind.

[briellejee]

I'm sure his education was very important to him. Hopefully, it broadened his mind as well as gave him self-esteem and would, therefore, be a large part of his story.

It did broaden his mind and gave him self-confidence as well as boosted up his self-esteem. It gave him more opportunities to prove himself from the bullies and to rise against the odds.

[briellejee]

The author is rather stressing on the value of education and how it has transformed his life. Although he has stressed his background that is not his main motive.

I agree with this. His main motive was to help people and be a doctor. His education helped him to get to that goal.

[shravsi]

I felt the book showed that there is no boundary to education. Anyone can reach heights with sheer hard work. And the respect of other people follows suit.