author: Sara Gruen
page left off on: 105
page ended on: 180
title: Seven Days In Utopia
author: David L. Cook
stated on page: 1
finished on page: 50
total time: 130 min
8/19/13 read from 5:00 to 5:30 (pages 105-128)
8/20/13 read from 5:30 to 6:00 (pages 128-152)
8/22/13 read from 6:00 to 6:30 (pages 152-180)
8/23/13 read from 6:00 to 6:40) (pages 1-50)
Reflection: In Water For Elephants, you realize how aggressive and hostile Augustus truly is. Jacob falls for Marlena, Augustus "girl." A few more members were added to the circus even though there isn't enough money to pay them. Jacob doesn't usually get his pay check, but he never complains. A new elephant was added to the circus and Jacob was so excited. The elephant is 56 years old and named Rosie. Augustus is so hard on Rosie when she doesn't always behave. Jacob has a soft heart for animals so seeing Rosie get punished is hard for him to watch. The owners of the circus are showing major aggressive and unfair behavior. Lots of the crew drink and party at night. So far I really like this book because I am interested to see how Rosie's behavior adjusts to Augustus's strict commands.
Reflection: I was inspired to read Seven Days In Utopia because I golf and my dad recommended it. So far it's about this golfer that has lots of talent but has trouble with his mental golf game. He leads almost every tournament he plays; however, when one thing goes wrong, things fall to pieces. A old man who is very wise is using unique techniques to prove to the man he needs to work on his mental game. The man believes he doesn't win because he isn't good enough, when really he psyches himself out. I feel like this book will be a major inspiration on me because I can relate to the golf issues the man is having.
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