How can you relate to this book? Explain using a
text to text, text to self or text to world connection.
After reading “My
Sisters Keeper”, I realize that I connect to this book in numerous ways. The
most significant connection I have with this book, is the family’s struggle
with cancer, an illness I relate to personally, morally and ethically. Cancer was introduced to me
two years ago. When I was in eighth grade, my mother was diagnosed with breast
cancer. I can make a text to self connection with Anna, I was confused at first
and I didn’t understand what would happen. Just like the Fitzgerald’s, I had a
hard time dealing with what my mother was going through and there were times
where I also had to give up time to take care of her. I can also make a text to
self connection with Sara, who had to stay long hours at the hospital with
Kate. Although the cancer was difficult to deal with, my family and I got
through it with many morals trailing behind us.
I also relate to this book morally. From my experience
with cancer, I learned to be grateful to be living. Our lives can end at any
moment and not enough people realize that everyone will get sick and die
someday. I learned that I should take each day one at a time and accentuate my
purpose in this world. This also taught me to appreciate the people I have
around me. Family and friends are the only support we have around us and it’s
always important to treat them like they deserve to be treated and respect them
while they’re still living.
While reading the novel, I also found another text to
self connection with the actions of the characters in this story. I am mostly
like Sara, always trying to help Kate and helping her with everything she
needs. I see a lot of myself in Sara which allowed me to get an insight of how
I would act in her position, if my child was sick. My sibling reminds me more
of Jesse, she doesn’t try to get involved much, and prefers staying out of
things. My connections to the situation,
characters and morals of the story have also helped me realize that I am not
the only one who played such an important role in my family during the struggle
of cancer.
What makes your
book?
``My Sisters Keeper`` is
such a well known book because it’s informative and intriguing yet touching. I
learned so much about leukemia from reading this book alone. APL is way worse
than any other cancer I`ve heard of, and Kate is extremely lucky to have
survived it. I learned that leukemia means endless trips to the hospital, and
many hemorrhage and accidents can happen at any time. I also think this book is
very well known because it’s a page turner; people want to know how this family
ends up through their struggle and what happens to Kate in the end. I think
it`s also such a famous book because plenty of people can relate to it.
Everyone knows someone who suffered from cancer; this illness makes a great
impact on millions of lives. Many people must`ve looked towards this book as a
sign of hope, that things do get better and that anyone can survive their
cancer journey.
Finally,
it`s the sacrifice that also makes this book so touching. The fact that Anna
spent all those years saving her sister each time she needed her is true
heroism. Campbell`s willingness to donate his kidney in the end, and the support
Kate`s parents offered showed the power of love and the true impact of heroism in
the story. It`s the Fitzgerald`s family struggle together along with the assisting
characters, conflicts and the unique themes that make this story especially relatable,
and truly a one of a kind read.
Does this book remind me of any other texts, movies,
songs? T.V Shows? Why?
“My Sisters Keeper”
reminds me of certain texts, movies and T.V shows which all have cancer related
aspects. First, this book reminds me of another book called ‘Before I die’
which is the story about a sixteen year old girl Leukemia patient who finds out
she is soon to die. She then makes up a list of things to do before she dies
and spends all her time trying to accomplish them in a matter of months. This
story is similar to the novel because they both have a related theme. “Living
in the moment” plays an important role in this book and “My Sisters Keeper”
alike.
This novel also reminds me of a movie called ‘The Fault
in Our Stars” which is based off of the well known novel that portrays the
struggle of living a cancer-invaded life. The two relate because the main
character, Hazel Grace, is also a teen who is trying to live a normal life and
live to the fullest of her ability. She and Kate also share something even more
important, a saviour. Hazel Grace has Augustus Waters to keep her happy and
enjoy life while she still can, and Kate has Sara who always tries to make the
best of every situation. Evidently, even the endings have the same ironic outcome.
In `My Sisters Keeper` Anna ends up dying of an accident, and in `The Fault in
Our Stars`, Augustus dies suddenly and unexpectedly, both endings leave the
reader just as shocked.
This novel is lastly related to a TV Show called “Chasing
Life``. It focuses on this woman named April who is an aspiring journalist and
like Sara; she has a chaotic life with her career and family. One day she finds
out she has leukemia and everything falls downhill from there. This TV show
relates the book in several ways. April and Kate both have leukemia, April is
trying to make the best out of the situation and so is Sara. It`s interesting to
see although they both have completely different lives, they`re illness connect
them somehow. There are so many more other texts and movies that relate to
cancer available to let others know they`re not alone during the struggle, the
media also gives patients a way to cope with their sickness.
What does this novel remind you about life and
cancer, and about what can happen in the near future?
While reading the novel ``My Sisters Keeper``, I was
always reminded how precious life truly is. The first thing the novel reminded
me of is how lucky we are to be living life, regardless of any illness. Cancers
and other complications are only obstacles trying to stop you from living your
life and doing what you want. Although they may make you weak physically, you
should always remain strong and positive mentally and spiritually. As I read
the novel, I was also reminded why I participate in cancer funds and Relay for
Life. I can represent all the individuals who never got a chance to remain
strong or positive.
Proceeding, this novel also reminded me to never be
afraid of what can come next. Live in the present and don’t think too much
about tomorrow because then you`re too busy thinking about the negatives. I was
reminded to focus on today because tomorrow is definitely not guaranteed and
remain focused only on your journey, no matter what obstacles come by you. Kate
is a perfect example of this. Nobody thought she`d make it to graduation, or
conquer her cancer, but she did. This also reminds me that anything can seem
impossible or unlikely; you just have to prove it’s possible. Just as Kate
proved surviving was possible, how Sara proved perseverance will get you
somewhere, and just as Campbell and Julia proved that there are people out
there to support you in times of need. All of the characters from the novel all
reminded me of these important things that tend to be forgotten in times of
sorrow. After finishing the book I also realized anything could happen to
myself, and when it does happen I`ll have to be ready for it. Finally, as I read the novel, I was also
reminded why I participate in cancer funds and Relay for Life. I can represent
all the individuals who never got a chance to remain strong or positive. I do
it for myself, my brothers, my sisters, parents, grandparents, and so on. After
reading Kate`s story, I`m reminded at how much I have yet to impact people, and
strive for a cancer free future.
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