The American Dream

Books are one of my favorite forms of media. I used to read a lot of books growing up, but my life is so busy with classes and work right now that I have a hard time finding any time to read for pleasure, and every time I've picked a book to read lately, I've ended up stopping before I finished it because of language, inappropriate themes, etc. etc. etc. So, I thought I'd write about one of the bright stars in the world of print media.

One of my favorite books is ‘The Cedar Post’ by Jack Rose. In this book, a young man from Idaho who has big dreams but is unable to make them happen. He is often frustrated and gets into trouble until he meets a deaf-blind, legless old man who is able to become his mentor and friend and teach him about the American Dream.

I was introduced to this book by one of my friends my freshman year at BYU. It touched me in many ways, as I sometimes struggled with determining what my dreams were and how I could reach them. This book was so thought-provoking and helped me remember what life is about. It isn’t about money or fame, it is about honor by being and doing good rather than choosing bad. Reading this book caused me to re-think my pursuits in life and often comes back to mind to remind me that I can make a difference in the world by living high standards and serving others. It was one of the many influences that helped me make a decision on my major and comes to mind often when I am thinking about my goals for my future.