12-24-2008, 01:56 PM
I've attached a very short story that I read when I was in the fifth grade. It was one of the handful of stories I read as a child that stuck with me my entire life. It's the story of illiteracy told from the perspective of the son of an illiterate farmer. It's still one of the most moving and compelling stories I have ever read.
Maybe the people who read this forum will notice some parallels to the struggles of getting ahead today without a degree. Mostly, it's just a very moving story that I often think about--especially this time of year. I found a reference to this story on a blog which was dated December 23, 2005 (?) so I guess I'm not the only one who thinks of it during the holidays.
Check it out and let me know what you think. Merry Christmas.
Maybe the people who read this forum will notice some parallels to the struggles of getting ahead today without a degree. Mostly, it's just a very moving story that I often think about--especially this time of year. I found a reference to this story on a blog which was dated December 23, 2005 (?) so I guess I'm not the only one who thinks of it during the holidays.
Check it out and let me know what you think. Merry Christmas.
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