I Am David by Anne Holm

Significance-
First off, I chose this book, because of I the line that I read on the back of the book-
" Hope shines brightest in the darkest of times. " When I read that line, automatically, I thought of this book being filled with adventure, pain, and success.
This book is significant, because it in someway, illustrates the life of a "prisoner." David, a boy from Eastern Europe, spent his entire 12 year life in camp. He knows nothing about the outside world, and how it is to be free. When he was given the chance to escape, he takes the opportunity and goes on a journey. Being completely innocent on what lies in the outside world, and what it has to offer him, David struggles to make it through his everyday life.
This book is valuable, because it demonstrates great leadership for ones' self. It shows you what its like to have a sense of direction, courage, and hope. It teaches us that once you put your mind to something, once you keep your hope and faith along with you, as long as you have the determination to succeed, you will do so.

Perspective-
After reading this book, I would want reader to walk away with several new perspectives in life. I would want readers to walk away with more appriciation for the freedom that they have. The freedom that they have at their school, their home, their country, and in our world. As for the other perpectives, I would want readers, students specifically, to make a goal for themselves, and create a "path" for them to follow. I would want them to choose and make the direction that they will choose to take and folllow in life.
My personal thoughts/experiences affected my interpretation of this book. I have always thought of the goals that I had for myself. I thought about having a whole life that's ahead of me. Ive had several experiences, where I chose to stick to one goal. Just like David, I gave it my best shot, I gave it everything I got. I strived to reach that goal, and I did. These experiences made me relate and understand David's ways. His ways of perseverance, his ways of not giving up, and his ways of hope.

Evidence-
What's already proven is that anything that is impossible can happen if you just put your mind to it. Another thing that I think was proven in this book, is that happy endings do exist. In then end, David successfully made it to where he wanted to be. He survived, experienced the real world, and finally got the chance to be liberated.

Connection-
I think this book connects to the real world, because it is part of the real world. Back then, people were imprisoned in camps. Back then, people had no idea what its like to be free. Also, this relates to everyone. Everyone has a certain goal for themselves. Whatever goal that may be, people will strive, and work hard to get to their goal, just like David did.

Supposition-
If I hadnt read this book, I probably wouldnt be as inspired as I am now. Though from the start, I have already had the determination to succeed, I wasnt as proactive on achieving the things that I wanted to achieve and excell on. Now that I have read the book, it sort of gave me a big "push." Plus, if I hadn't read this, I would probably be just a typical student, with typical goals, and typical ways on how to achieve that certain goal. After reading this book, I am inspired to do more, and go beyond what is "typical."