This week I started reading Every day, by Davis Levithan.
I would say one of the central ideas this book revolves around is diversity. The main character ,A, takes over bodies of different teenagers everyday. Every single person was unique. They thought and acted differently. One was a star athlete, another was a girl wrestling with drug addiction. There was a teenager struggling with his weight problems. Another person was the formidable school bully. I think this book really showed all the different types of people out there. Also, It showed me that some people deal with a lot of stuff, even if they don't show it.
Day 6025:
In this chapter A talks about the boy who was having a hard time with his weight. Finn Taylor weighs 300 pounds and every day is a challenge for him. It takes him so much energy to walk or even drive a car. when Finn gets to school it gets worse. All the kids and teachers treat him like an outsider, they dont want to get near him. They almost treat him like he is contagious. Because of this and the sheer willpower and strength it takes to function, Fin feels like giving up.
Let me take my seat at the table
Even though I may be differently able
My experience, my passion the authentic me
Can help add value for your company.
This poem by Simma Lieberman really supports the theme. Diversity, is never a bad thing.
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