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"Don't Worry, Be Happy." -Bobby McFerrin
We all make mistakes in life. We also get second chances. Keep in mind to not worry so much and to just simply do the things that you’re supposed to be doing to make you a person of your upmost potential. You will feel proud and happy for every accomplishment that you make through this process.
This picture is taken from http://www.beverlydonofrio.com/ .
A successful writer, Beverly Donofrio, took the second chance that she had to make her life better. In her memoir Riding in Cars with Boys which also became a well-loved motion picture, she explains her struggle as a teen parent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZtIe3fzL8s
Beverly Donofrio illustrates in her memoir that at an early age, she has “an interest in literature, and dreams of going to college in New York and becoming a writer.” (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt02000027/plotsummary)
On the other hand, at age fifteen, she becomes interested in boys and falls in love with a boy from her high school. When she attempts to console her feelings to the boy, he embarrasses her, and eighteen-year-old Ray steps in to defend her. Beverly and Ray wind up getting together and having a pleasant night after the incident. Shortly, Beverly discovers that she is pregnant.
The young couple stays with Beverly’s parents. Beverly becomes a wife and mother at age sixteen, and she still has dreams and aspirations of going to college. The task becomes difficult for her, especially after her marriage falls apart. Her husband is unable to keep a steady job, and he becomes a heroin addict. Beverly ends her relationship with him, and she accomplishes her goal of becoming a writer in the end.
Beverly Donofrio is now a well-known and well-accomplished writer. Aside from her memoir Riding in Cars with Boys which has been translated into fifteen different languages, she has also written a second memoir Looking for Mary. She also wrote two other books, both released by Random House: her first children’s book Mary and the Mouse, the Mouse and Mary, in September 2007, and a middle-grade book Thank You, Lucky Stars, in January 2008. Her essays are found in several anthologies like the New York Times and the Washington Post. She has radio essays that are aired on National Public Radio at http://www.soundportraits.org/.
Beverly Donfrio is the founder of the San Miguel Workshops, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she is a popular teacher of Memoir Writing. She works with authors, agents, editors, and publishers from around the world to give writing workshops and entertaining lectures to those interested in learning how to write their own memoirs.
Beverly Donofrio's life story of her teenage years through the beginning of adulthood is a very inspirational story. It teaches people to not worry about the things that bring them down in life as well as striving for the better in life so that you may pursue your dreams and happiness.
Great video at the top. Overall a good job of telling about Beverly Donfrio. I saw the movie and never heard of her. This lets me know about her. Good embedding of the NPR link. Good additions with the links, videos, and photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the pictures and videos to further your points you make in your blog. I have seen the movie you are talking about and I thought you did a great job explaining the film!
ReplyDeleteFurthering comments: I would love you to write blogs with videos and pictures it really makes your blog look professional.
Thanks for letting me read your blog!
Well, I have to be the odd one out so far because I have not seen the movie. I remember it coming out and it looking like a good movie; I just never got a chance to see it. I had never heard of Beverly Donfrio, but it sounds like she has done amazing things with her life. I agree that we really need to do the things in life that make us happy. Everyone is so wrapped up in the woes and concerns of life that we often don't take time to enjoy and appreciate what we have going for us.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with everyone, good use of videos and photos in your entry. I haven't seen the movie "Riding with Boys in Cars" either but too, have heard of it. Nor have I ever heard of Beverly Donfrio. I think it is great when we find inspirational people. I am interested in your future blog posts because it is always great when people can open you up to new ideas or concepts. For example Greg's post on boxing
ReplyDeleteYour post sort of reminded me of a topic that was covered in my Rec 220 class last semester. Which basically said to be impeccable with your word and in turn you'll be a better person or something along those lines. Something about being true to yourself leading to happiness was mixed in there too, I think. It was a 8am class so things are kind of hazy.
ReplyDeleteI love the format of your blog as well as the topic. Did I mention it is very green. Lol... I think that the focal point of your blog is important especially during the current hard times. Nice job applying video to your topic, it really made it that much more relevant. You and I both can relate to the whole concept of being a young parent and still pursuing our dreams. Do you think you will ever share some of your own hardships and recoveries?
ReplyDeleteI also have to agree with all the other comments about the use of video and images helps enchance the look of your blog. It also helps convey your message. I've never watched the movie or read the book, but now after reading this post, I really want to read the book and watch the movie. I am also interested in writing so that's an even better reason to check out the book. I like how on your blog post you bring some inspiration into our lives and show us that like Beverly Donfrio we can achieve our goals.
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