Thursday, May 1, 2014

Sometimes Stars Cannot be Seen but They're Always There

The book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry has truly inspired me, and I'm sure it'll inspire you as well. This novel brings up the life of a ten-year-old girl, Anemarie Johansen that lived in Copenhagen, Denmark, during the World War II, in September 1943. Copenhagen used to be a very nice and peaceful place, but at that time it was filled with Nazis in every corner in the city. Anemarie and her family had been courageous due to their acts to help their fellow friend, Ellen Rosen. They risked their lives by trying their best to protect the Rosens and other Jews from the Nazis and helping them to escape to Sweden by pretending that Ellen was Anemarie's older sister. Anemarie used to have an older sister, Lise but she died in the war because of her desicion to join the Danish Resistence. 

The first time I read the book was last year. I thought that this book will be the same like those uninteresting and boring novels. But I was totally wrong. The book really opened my eyes to see the world better. It taught me many valuable moral lessons of life. The book taught me to be brave and courageous person like Anemarie who conquered her fears. It also inspired me to appreciate life in every situation like Anemarie, she faced difficult situation but she was happy and grateful for her life. And most of all it taught me the deep meaning of a true friendship. We all know what Anemarie did for Ellen was truly spectacular. I just couldn't believe how a friend could possibly do that. 

Like I said in the beginning the book had made difference in my life. I became a better person by appreciating and stop complaining for little problems I faced. I also cherish my friendship with devoted friends. I chose this title because I value a true meaning of friendship. Stars are like friends they're not close or we can't always see them but they're always there to help us and suppport us. 

We also can see this story from a different perspective. Ellen symbolize us, people that have troubles in life. Anemarie symbolize guardian angels that want to help us and make us safer. The Nazis are the devil that make us suffer. And Ellen necklace the Star of David represents the Jews.


I would rate this book a 9 over 10 because they are really fascinating and I would like to recommend this book for anybody that have troubles in live and those that think they are never good enough, this book could really make you confident and stand up for yourselves. 
I really wish that the book can make you a better person and change your life in a better way. 

37 comments:

  1. I'm thinking to read that book! Thank you for your interesting post! And by the way keep posting please I'm waiting ;)

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  2. I like how you explain about the metaphors in the book. You also explained the story clearly. The way that you connect it with your life is great. I'm glad that this book helped you and made you a better person. I would buy the book soon. Thank you for recommending the book. Great job! :)

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  3. The summary of the book is great.And great moral lesson.For better life

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  4. A really interesting book. I think you wrote this really well too. Keep blogging and I'll be waiting for your next post. :)

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  5. I read that book too! It is such a great book. How did you enjoy it? I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. So, what book are you going to read next?

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  6. Hi phine! i think urs is the greatest review :). You wrote all the important things that you connect it with our daily life. You made the story seems really interesting, so maybe i'd like to buy the book as soon as possible and thankyou for ur recommendation. I like ur blog most and goodluck for ur assignment, hope you get the highest score! God bless:)

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  7. This is the best book i ever read.. have you read it before? I hope you have already read and enjoyed it as much as i did just now!!

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  8. A greaaat book i should say. I like how you describes your thoughts as it integrues you. I bet this isn't your first time reading that book. ;)

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  9. Hi josephine. Your english is really good, I can tell from the way you described the book. Anyway, thank you for the amazing review you've written here.. and I'll absolutely read it soon :) Good luck for the project and God bless you girl :)

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  10. Hey great review you've got here! Brings me memories of our sixth grade year :). I really agree on what you wrote here in the review. Your review really convince people to read too!

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  11. wow, you are doing a really good job writing this review. i dont think i can do the same when i was your age.. what a great review, make me wanna read it right now.. good job

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  12. this was really cool,you have a really wide perspective about it. i totally enjoyed what u wrote. one critics tho, in the part where u wrote "live" it should've been "life"! but keep it up :)

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  13. Nice work epin! What a amazing summary, it's very interesting, I will read this book one day . God bless you and good luck . I'm very proud of you :)

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  14. What a great review. Persuasive enough to make me wanna read this book. Looking forward for your other review.

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  15. Wow your english is very great! I love how you put morals in your review, it makes me want to read this book asap hehe.. Also i think it's a good book which can makes people change their life. God Bless You :)

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  16. The review is very well written. Id love to read the book and hope i can find it as interesting as u did!! keep the goodwork and well done! :)

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  18. Very well written :) First off, it has a very well organized summary structure by initially portraying a little introduction about the book, continued by your own perspective about the book. I also like the way you reflect the moral lessons that you picked up from the book to your life, especially the thing about friendship. Regardless of the minor grammatical errors that could be possibly spotted, this book review is just simply splendid! Keep up the good work :)

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  19. Hi epin.. Nice review, and it is really really interesting for me. I think I will buy it and read it soon. Thankyou for your information about this book. Keep learning :). Good luck and God bless you for your project. See you!

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  20. I haven't read the book. But, based on your review, the book seems like a good one. Give us the most important life lessons which is unconditional love and friendship

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  21. People should read this book, quite interesting though, i know i will.
    good job epin, nice review. thumbs up...cheers...

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  23. i think this book will be very insteresting book. i haven't read this book but this book should be very interesting. nice review btw:)

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  24. Hii josephine. This book interesting. Good luck for your project. GBU

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  25. I think this book will be verry usefull and could inspirating many people

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  26. Hi josephine, this book is really great one to read. please share us if you have any book reference

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  27. I should read this book, really interesting as I read the review. Thanks for sharing and absolutely I'll read this book soon.. :)

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  28. Nice review you got there! I like the way you connect it with your life, the friendship. You also have explained it really clearly and makes me think that it is a very interesting book. I never read the book but I'm looking forward to. Great job Jos!

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  29. I haven't read this book, but I think this book will be interesting.

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  30. Great review of the book! Details and descriptive. I'm sure reading the book will inspire people to cherish the true meaning of friendship and how to overcome our fears..!!

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  31. It was deeply inspiring me. Imagining a ten year old girl standing in front of Nazis Armies. Be grateful that we live in this era and encourage me to do the best and stay in peace. Thank You for sharing this book.. ^-^

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  32. Very nice summary! The book teaches us to not give up easily to face any problems in life and the importance of friendship. I hope this book will be inspiring many people :)

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  33. Very interesting book, your review so clearly. Hope we can learn from this book how to face all of trouble with no fears and always keep trying to help each other unconditionally. Thanks for sharing, Gbu.

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  34. I'm really interesting to buy this book soon..thank you for sharing this book..i can't wait to read this book as soon as possible..GBU :)

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  35. Hi Josephine, you have a good talent and I'm so happy that you share to us. Can't wait i should go to book store to have one. I've been read on Brainy Quote that the stars dont look bigger but they do look brighter, then you are the brighter one ^-^

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  36. A light theme book to be read as a bedtime story. This book is not only entertain us, but also can enrich our historical knowledge about Holocaust. Love it !!!

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  37. Hello Josephine.... I'm interesting to read yr book. GBU.

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