Introduction
I Liked My Life is an emotional book written by Abby Fabiaschi that shows how a father and daughter grieve together after the death of their wife/mother. Through out the book they do things to try and better themselves and their relationship as father and daughter. This includes things like going to therapy and really focusing on the rights and wrongs of their father-daughter relationship.While they try and put their life back together Maddy is watching them from above and trying to find Brady a new wife. That's when Rory, a teacher and math tutor catches her eye. Maddy then tries to come up with a plan to get Rory and Brady together.
Task
You will be given three different links that are related to topics that are talked about in the book. When you get to the links you will click on them then read the information that the link leads you to. After you read the research and other information answer the three questions that go along with each link. *copy and paste the links into your search bar*. After you have completed the questions for each link pick a topic that was discussed in the link (grief, relationships, counseling) and write a five paragraph essay over the topic and how it relates to the book. Use the website that I linked and the questions that I had you answer to help you go into greater detail in your essay.
Process
- Link 1: Grieving
https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/
As you read about the 5 stages of grief reflect back on how Eve and Brady acted when alone and when they were with others.
- what stages of grief did Brady experience in the book? *provide evidence from text*
- what stages of grief did Eve experience in the book?*provide evidence from text*
- Did Brady and Eve experience any of the same stages of grief? If so, than which one *provide evidence from the text*
- Link 2: Relationships
https://yourteenmag.com/family-life/communication/importance-dads-teen-daughters
After the death of Madeline, or Maddy, Eve and Brady have trouble communicating but as time goes on things get a little easier.
- What, if any of these things, has Brady done to strengthen his relationship with Eve?
- When Brady lets Eve drink at dinner on the 4th of July would you consider that going under the category of being strong yet flexible, why or why not?
- Whats one of the topics discussed on the website that you think is an area that Brady and Eve need to work on in their relationship? *use evidence and give explanation*
- Link 3: Counseling
After Maddy's death Brady convinced Eve to go to therapy. She doesn't love it at first but decides to give it a try.
- Do you think Eve really liked therapy or do you think she did it for her dad?
- Do you think that the therapy helped Eve? Why or why not? *use evidence from the text*
- What in the link is talked about between Brady and his therapist and/or eve and her therapist?
Evaluation
How I will Grade this assignment:
- Questions (participation grade)
-Answer all there questions in at least three sentences
-Use of text evidence
- Essay
What to to do:
-You stay on topic the whole time.
-The essay is a minimum of five paragraphs.
-Each Paragraph has a minimum of 6 sentences
-Use at least 3 pieces of text evidence
-it is a well thought out essay
-Give credit to ALL sources used
-Don't use personal pronouns or give your own opinion
-little to no grammar errors
-The essay flows well together
-turn in on time!!!
*Proof read paper!!!*
....For each thing that is not accurate with the rubric it will be 10 points off the 100 point grade
Conclusion
Overall, I would rate this book four and a half out of five stars. The only reason I shaved off that .5 point was because it sometimes left me little uninterested and/or bored. However, it was over all an amazing book that i would recommend to peers.
I think this is a great book to read because it helps understand what people go through when they lose someone close to them. Not only does it effect them personally but it also effects their relationships with others. It also shows that it is okay to get help if needed and that you are not alone.