Book: Sunrise Over Fallujah
Author: Walter Dean Myers
Pages read this week: 61
Pages read this semester: 1332
Weekly Style: Fan Fiction
Summary
While moving out of An Nasiriyah, the First Squad (Perry’s unit) faced a mortar attack. They got through it safe and sound. Perry developed close acquaintances with Jonesy and Marla Kennedy. One day, the Civil Affairs unit was sent to Ba’qubah. Even though the Army Lieutenant did not want them to treat the injured people in the town, they still did it for humanity’s sake.
Fan Fiction
This is a chat conversation between Robin Perry (Perry420) and Marla Kennedy (Yo-Yo Girl).
Perry420: Hey. Still up? It is like 11 p.m.
Yo-Yo Girl: Can I ever get away from you huh?
Perry420: No you can’t. Im tht vigilant. Do you wanna me to tell u sumthng or ask u sumthng?
??
Yo-Yo Girl: Tell me sumthng
Perry420: I wrote a letter to the governor of California.
Yo-Yo Girl: Wth………….. not for real
Perry420: I did. I dont want him to place cuts on education funding. U wanna read it?
Yo-Yo Girl: DUDE………….. you are hella weird.
Yo-Yo Girl: No one cares boy
Perry420: I had been thinking abt it for a while. Never told you. But I changed my topic. I was gonna write abt more pollution measures in CA, but then I changed the topic
Yo-Yo Girl: No one cares buddy boy
Perry420: I know, buddyboy? Since when did u start calling me tht. U called me “Birdy”
Yo-Yo Girl: NO ONE CARES
Perry420: I do
Perry420: U liked my presents? I forced my mom to but sumthng for you.
Perry420: I m not into shopping. My mom jus bought what she thought was good. She had no idea abt wht u like.
Yo-Yo Girl: Yeah…………..they r cute
Yo-Yo Girl: Thanks
Yo-Yo Girl: Dude……………why u so weird?
Perry420: It is my pleasure.
Perry420: What happened now marla
Yo-Yo Girl: Hey my name is Marla, not marla
Perry420: Ok ok
Yo-Yo Girl: GOD DAMN YOU
Perry420: What God are you talking abt? The one u don’t believe in.
Perry420: Well, im a sinner, and God does damn sinners.
Yo-Yo Girl: Buddyboy, stop being creepy.
Perry420: Im not tht creepy
Yo-Yo Girl: LEARN HOW TO SPELL THAT!!!!
Yo-Yo Girl: T-H-A-T
Perry420: What is wrong with you Marla? U know my English isn’t that good.
Yo-Yo Girl: YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Perry420: Ok ok
Perry420: Have you finshed math hw yet?
Perry420Homework
Yo-Yo Girl: i have a thickass packet that i need to do
Yo-Yo Girl: too bad im stupid and dont remember crap
Yo-Yo Girl: >:O
Yo-Yo Girl: now go die
Perry420: hey, whats wrong huh? Are you mad or something?
Yo-Yo Girl: what is wrong and with who?
Perry420: Ok ok
Perry420: I am sorry.
Yo-Yo Girl: I don’t wanna hear ur crappy story again
Perry420: Wow, u r giving me electric shocks tonight :(
Perry420: Im really wondering if I am talking to you.
Perry420: Cant believe u behaving with me like tht!!
Yo-Yo Girl: LOL did you know that you were talking to my cousin for the whole entire night?
Perry420: What??????????????? I had some idea. With who
Yo-Yo Girl: Darcy
Perry420: Wow, tell her she freaked me out. Nice job. I hope it is Marla now
Yo-Yo Girl: Yes seriously it is me
Yo-Yo Girl: just go to sleep
Perry420: ok I will. Don’t forget to call me when u safely reach Hawaii, ok?
Yo-Yo Girl: Sorry, I g2g
Perry420: np
Perry420: good luck, good bye, good nite my closest frnd
Yo-Yo Girl: sweet dreams
Yo-Yo Girl: lol bye
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Blog 8A
Book: Sunrise Over Fallujah
Author: Walter Dean Myers
Pages read this week: 57
Pages read this semester: 1271
Weekly Style: Questions
Summary
Robin “Birdy” Perry is from Harlem and his Civil Affairs Unit are sent to Iraq. He joined Army against the wish of his father. Robin wanted to do something for his country after 9-11. His uncle Richie had served in Vietnam War (Conflict). Robin is named “Birdy” by his fellow unit member, Marla Kennedy. Most of the soldiers go into Iraq excited. The quick war is soon over, but they face the hard realities of the situation after that. Because they belong to Civil Affairs, Robin’s unit is away from direct combat and they are there to help rebuild Iraq. However, during a search operation in An Nasiriyah, they have to kill a young boy after they were attacked. And the truth dawns on them, as Birdy questions the causes, motives and justification of this war.
Que. 1: What does the author do well as a writer?
Ans.: Walter Dean Myers has done an exceptional job of providing an insight into a much hated war so far. I loved the details he supplied about how troops are made ready for combat physically and psychologically. This book, so far, seems to be focusing on the issues that circumstances make a soldier think about. The language is neither grave nor funny. It is real. I feel as if it is happening to me. The author is presenting the correct and true image of Army and war. He probes the problems faced by both the American soldiers and common Iraqi people. Through all the incidents, he magnificently depicts the uncertainty among people on either side about the war.
Que. 2: Write a brief diary entry from the perspective of a character in your book.
Ans.: Robin Perry: The day had a bit late start. We were shocked to know that the women from 507th we had met earlier while on our way to Iraq have been held as POWs. There was als0 first big news of confirmed casualties. 507th is having a tough time in An Nasiriyah. They were supposed to be in a safe area. Later, we were asked to go there and assist the 3rd Infantry Division there. We survived a rocket attack. I think such surprise attacks are turning this war into an intrusion. The people seemed friendly; at least this is what Ahmed, our interpreter, told us. We found a RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launcher in a house while searching that area. We arrested a kid, even though he and his family pleaded ignorance. While he was being taken out, some sniper tried to target us. In the confusion, the kid tried to run away but was shot dead by a soldier. I think I will never forget his face. It was so innocent. It is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.
Author: Walter Dean Myers
Pages read this week: 57
Pages read this semester: 1271
Weekly Style: Questions
Summary
Robin “Birdy” Perry is from Harlem and his Civil Affairs Unit are sent to Iraq. He joined Army against the wish of his father. Robin wanted to do something for his country after 9-11. His uncle Richie had served in Vietnam War (Conflict). Robin is named “Birdy” by his fellow unit member, Marla Kennedy. Most of the soldiers go into Iraq excited. The quick war is soon over, but they face the hard realities of the situation after that. Because they belong to Civil Affairs, Robin’s unit is away from direct combat and they are there to help rebuild Iraq. However, during a search operation in An Nasiriyah, they have to kill a young boy after they were attacked. And the truth dawns on them, as Birdy questions the causes, motives and justification of this war.
Que. 1: What does the author do well as a writer?
Ans.: Walter Dean Myers has done an exceptional job of providing an insight into a much hated war so far. I loved the details he supplied about how troops are made ready for combat physically and psychologically. This book, so far, seems to be focusing on the issues that circumstances make a soldier think about. The language is neither grave nor funny. It is real. I feel as if it is happening to me. The author is presenting the correct and true image of Army and war. He probes the problems faced by both the American soldiers and common Iraqi people. Through all the incidents, he magnificently depicts the uncertainty among people on either side about the war.
Que. 2: Write a brief diary entry from the perspective of a character in your book.
Ans.: Robin Perry: The day had a bit late start. We were shocked to know that the women from 507th we had met earlier while on our way to Iraq have been held as POWs. There was als0 first big news of confirmed casualties. 507th is having a tough time in An Nasiriyah. They were supposed to be in a safe area. Later, we were asked to go there and assist the 3rd Infantry Division there. We survived a rocket attack. I think such surprise attacks are turning this war into an intrusion. The people seemed friendly; at least this is what Ahmed, our interpreter, told us. We found a RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) launcher in a house while searching that area. We arrested a kid, even though he and his family pleaded ignorance. While he was being taken out, some sniper tried to target us. In the confusion, the kid tried to run away but was shot dead by a soldier. I think I will never forget his face. It was so innocent. It is going to haunt me for the rest of my life.
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