Monday, June 8, 2009

The Things They Carried

Memories are the heaviest items we can carry. This journal topic was inspired in part by The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. It's a pretty good read for anyone interested in the stories of American soldiers in the Vietnam War. You don't have to have read the book for this entry to apply to you, but for those of you who are avid readers, I suggest adding it to your summer reading lists.

Consider this scenario - You must leave your home for an unknown amount of time. You could be gone weeks, months, years, or you might never return. You may only take with you what fits in a pack on your back. What does your pack contain? Do you carry necessities, items with emotional value, or both? Why are these items worth more to you than those left behind? If you're on your journey and absolutely must start leaving some of the items behind due to the weight of your pack, which items would be the first to go? Do you drop necessities or items that contain your memories? How do you think these choices reflect what you value in your life?

Good luck and best writing!

~Cookie
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4 comments:

  1. RaeJune 8, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Thanks for following my blog. It is so great to find another writer.
    I am already thinking about this writing challenge.
    RAE

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  2. AmosCookieJune 9, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    I'm glad you like it!

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  3. annabellxJune 11, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    All Quiet on the Western Front is also a good read for World War I in a German soldiers point if view. I like your blog, various topics to choose from:)

    girlonfire.

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  4. Cara PowersJuly 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Visitors can read my review of The Things They Carried at
    http://oohbooks.blogspot.com/2009/07/review-things-they-carried-by-tim.html

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