Eddie C. Baronia Jr. Grade: Date: 110910 Unit: Book Title: A Message to Garcia Author: Elbert Hubbard Why I chose this book: I chose this book because I was looking through the Commandants reading list‚ and it sounded interesting. Give a brief description about this book: A Message to Garcia is a very short book‚ it is about a man by the name of Rowan‚ and he is given a mission to bring a message to General Garcia. Rowan is responsible‚ accommodating‚ collaborative‚ and
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A Message to Garcia “A Message to Garcia” was a small story about a man who was called upon for a nearly impossible task. At the time the United States of America was in a bit of turmoil with Spain. President William McKinley it was wise to become allies with Cuban rebels who were led by General Garcia. Cuba at the time was under Spanish control and allying with the Cuban rebels seemed to be a powerful foothold for the U.S. General Garcia‚ Cuban rebel leader‚ was isolated in the mountains and
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A Message to Garcia is a very short book‚ it is about a man by the name of Rowan‚ and he is given a mission to bring a message to General Garcia. Hubbard teaches a lesson. When a superior asks you to do something; no matter how difficult‚ crazy or impossible it may sound‚ just go get it done. As the book teaches the lesson‚ to do what you are asked to do; that is what made me want to read the book. I was asked to read the passage‚ and write this report on it. So that is what I am doing. Yes‚ it
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A Message to Garcia by Elbert HUBBARD 1899 Apologia HORSE SENSE If you work for a man‚ in Heaven’s name work for him. If he pays wages that supply you your bread and butter‚ work for him‚ speak well of him‚ think well of him‚ and stand by him‚ and stand by the institution he represents. I think if I worked for a man‚ I would work for him. I would not work for him a part of his time‚ but all of his time. I would give an undivided service or none. If put to the pinch‚ an ounce of loyalty
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Upon first reading A Message to Garcia‚ written by Elbert Hubbarb‚ you will become aware of the fact that the goal of the author is to outline the core values of being a good employee. These values include taking initiative‚ accomplishing tasks with little instruction‚ and simply acting promptly without complaining. A Message to Garcia discusses these points and encourages readers to become the messenger and not the typical unwanted employee. In becoming the messenger you will not only be the
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Clothing meanseans a lot to some people. Some people will look at your clothes and get a full assumption of what type of person you are. Clothing is used as a nonverbal message all the time now it’s all over commercials tv ads everywhere Americans value clothing a lot in the United States sad but true. People will get judge mental by something as small as clothing‚ when people all have different opinions. Economic level- clothing can make someone seem in a higher social class by simple as wearing
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Departure-eve Message of Gopalkrishna Gandhi Governor of West Bengal 13 December‚ 2009 Friends‚ It has been the practice of Governors to share some thoughts with the people of the State on the eve of their departure. I would like to continue that practice‚ with reverential gratitude. The affection and the understanding that has been shown to me‚ and the good wishes that have been showered on me‚ are a treasure that I never expected. I pray that I may deserve it. It has been my privilege
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A Message to the Moon Millicent L. Pettit wrote the poem “A Message to the Moon” very visually‚ meaning that the reader isn’t left with much to image/create in their brains. Many poetic devices have been used thought this poem to create feelings and depth‚ including symbolism and personification and alliteration. Personification has been used to create the bond between the poet and the moon. The sentence “You’re not as dead as you look‚ they’re after you” is an example of personification as it is
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A message to Garcia is an essay on a call to action. The essay is not so much on the deliverance of the message to Garcia. It is more about how it’s done without question or explanation. I learned about having the ability to get things done rather than having to constantly ask‚ and be told how to get things done. In the story Spain is at war with the United States. In Cuba there was a man named Rowan. He was known for his ability to get the job done. He was chosen by President Mckinley
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Introduction It is an arduous task to determine the theological message of Isaiah. This undertaking directs the biblical scholar to rely on the viewpoints by an assortment of theologians. Nevertheless‚ it is the biblical scholar’s duty to make an effort to discover on his or her own what the theological message is. This analysis will attempt to discover the theological message of Isaiah by examining the book of Isaiah. However‚ the viewpoints from an assortment of theologians will provide a
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