Overcoming Obstacles

We all go through hard things in life. But we can’t give up and we have to persevere. Three texts that demonstrate perseverance are “The Little Rock Nine,” “The Lost Boys”, and Nick Vujicic- Life without limbs. The first text that demonstrates perseverance is “The Lost Boys”. First these boys if they are sponsored move to a completely new country. The article states that “They are now headed to a new home in the U.S”. This shows perseverance because these people are going to a totally different country that is the complete opposite from where they come from. Next is that they had to walk by force so they wouldn’t die. The article states that “ they arrived in throngs, homeless, and parent less having trekked about 1000 miles.This shows perseverance because they had to make that walk because if they didn’t they would die. Finally they had to learn an entire new language. The article states that “ the boys will start school at a grade level normal for their age, thanks to a tough English language program at their refugee camp”. This shows
First, Nick learns to live life without limbs. The article states that “he adopted to his situation and found ways to accomplish tasks that most people could do with limbs. This shows perseverance because he would have to find an entire new way to live life. Next, wanted to prove that he could do what other kids can do. The article states that “in grade 7 Nick was elected captain of his school and worked with the student council”. This shows perseverance because he found a way to prove that he could do more than people think he can do. Finally, Nick decided to go around the world to talk about his disability.The article states that “Nick recently made the massive move to California where he is the president of an international non profit organization. Overall, This man’s whole life was against him but he found a way to live a normal