December 2008
2 posts
Jeter Growing Up
I am now about half way through the book and I am getting more and more interested in some of the things Derek Jeter has to say. Chapter two, “Dealing with Growing Pains,” is primarily about how Jeter is having trouble leaving his parents when he goes to play minor league baseball when he is eighteen and he talks a great deal about the inspiration his parents gave him. The following...
Set Your Goals High
The independent reading book that I chose for the second marking period is called The Life You Imagine, written by Derek Jeter. Just as a little background of why I wanted to read this particular book: I have always been in love with the New York Yankees baseball team, probably because of my dad who had been a fan for his entire life as well. But I just remember watching the games with my dad...