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Before I Fall Book Report
Many authors simply write books to acquire more money, or to create a story, you will discover that when you indulge in a certain book you do not realize that it is affecting and changing you. I cannot recall if this book was intended to change people’s lives or just to acquire money. One thing I do recollect is that it changed my life. This book is called Before I Fall written by Lauren Oliver. Lauren Oliver has written at least five books. Before I Fall is one of her most popular books. Lauren Oliver is an outstanding author who enthralled millions with her books. The book Before I Fall is about Samantha Kingston a high school girl who really seems to have everything. She is very popular, has a loving boyfriend, and a seemingly perfect future. All of that changed when she dies in a car accident. She wakes up after the accident only to find herself living in the same day over and over again. She realizes how many people are not who she originally perceived them to be. Samantha learns secrets about her peers and discovers things about herself as …show more content…
Sure she liked being popular and shopping, but that just was not her. She was tired of hiding who she was so that she could be with the boy she thought was prince charming. She wanted to help people, and she did as she lived the last day of her life redundantly. I can relate to Samantha a lot. I can now answer the questions I asked myself previously; I want to make other people feel better about themselves, I want to be remembered for my kindness and helping others. Samantha Kingston may have found out how to change and be different the hard way, but I am not waiting for that. I started trying to change myself after I read this book. Oliver This book helped me reach out to other people. I am very passionate about this book and truly glad I read it. This book has left a lasting impact on my life and the person I want to

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