Personal Essay: A Life Without Literacy In Life

A life without reading is a life without literacy. Reading has always been a joy to my heart, and a need for my survival. Without literacy I would not be the man I am today. Picturing that reading was never present in my life brings a lot of complications. Disincluding all the sponsors that helped me become literate is really hard to conclude. Literacy has had many effects in life, my experiences growing up and becoming literate has allowed me to become more confident, determined. and curious; in addition, these attributes also define me as person.

Growing up I wasn't exactly an outgoing person, in fact I was quite shy. I keeped things to myself, the reason being was due to my environment. It wasn't the best setting in the world , I’ll tell you that. However, despite my surroundings my love for learning computer science topics, concepts, and technologies was the only exciting thing that was present. When I was in high school my fascination in technology continued; but I never knew where to
Horcher, my high school coach. Not only did he influence me to become better in sports he pushed me to become the best I can be, but he also advised me to keep up with my studies and give it my best in that aspect as well. I can still recall, every week when we would stay after school to practice on both my reading and writing at the time I wasn't the best,I knew I needed help and I was determined to give it my all since I knew that I needed a hand so I reached out and he helped. He stated “As long as you keep winning us basketball games and keep up with your grades you’ll go places kid”. Those words are still in my head till this day. As a result, we won many games and won a couple dollars for the school. I can certainly say that I am grateful for this man for showing me the power of not giving up and always trying your best. The determination I acquired is something I will never