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ENGLISH 1A, YUHONG LYU , ESSAY 2
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YUHONG LYU( LEO)
MARCIELLE BRANDLER
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Never Give in To the Fight Against Yourself
(Avoid saying “yourself”. Say “ourselves)
Born in June 1958, Mansfield (full name) is an American writer who takes (an)interest in composing works regarding men’s issues, history, religion, modern culture, and related disciplines. His works have been listed as a New York Times ( Italics for books, magazines, tv shows, movies, and newspapers)best-seller and first gained international attention in 2003 for his best-seller (selling) book The Faith of George W. Bush. ( Italics for books, magazines, tv shows, movies, and newspapers) (italicize The Faith of George W. Bush). Apart from being a good writer, Mansfield also works for other things (?) like media training. He is also an outspoken advocate for the issues of men that are prevailing (Meaning what?) in society and is best known for his books on famous personalities In his biography "Never Give in: The Extraordinary Character of Winston Churchill",
( Italics for books, magazines, tv shows, movies, and newspapers, not quotation marks), he describes the life of the famous political leader Winston Churchill whose role during World Wars (Wars? More than one? Which ones? WWI and WWII? Too many errors -1) is still considered one of the most important ones. The writer describes the life of Churchill in the book from childhood to his last moments of life. Churchill is depicted as a courageous, intelligent, and strong person in both his personal and professional life.
The book has got two main parts. The first part is a relatively short overview of the major events of Churchill’s life. While the second one is a series of twenty chapters, each containing approximately four to five pages. Each chapter focuses on the driving and contributing forces that guide Churchill towards his life's goals and accomplishments. Factors such as loyalty, family, self-education, character, duty, self-examination, work, humor, self-mastery, and compassion are amongst the drives that contribute towards his success. Notably, readers learn of Winston’s struggles with himself, including the “black dog” depressions that often threatened to overwhelm him (History of Sir Winston Churchill). These qualities were so smoothly gelled in his personality that sometimes he would refuse to stay in his room alone and stand beside the balcony, as the temptation to throw himself off would be difficult to resist. Despite these challenges, Churchill was able to move forward and lead a nation through its darkest hours. There are so many things to admire Winston and ponder over in this book
Throughout this biography, Mansfield leads his main focus towards the leadership skills of Winston Churchill and less on the historical background of his life. This, however, does not insinuate that Churchill's personal life has been neglected. Before reading this book, the mainstream perception regarding Churchill as the man who played a key role in the politics of the western world during the world wars. In contrast, Mansfield shows a different side of Churchill’s life which changes the way readers admire Churchill on his leadership skills only. Churchill had a heart-wrenching and brutal childhood in which he was being hideously treated at the hand of his father. As he himself says “Make for the children an evening of happiness in a world of storm. Let the children have their night of fun and laughter... resolved that by our daring, these same children shall not be denied their right to live in a free and decent world” (Never Give In 582). Additionally, he was also faced with various depressive episodes such as his speech deficiency in his childhood that went on to impact his youth and adult life. Through discussing these hardships of Winston Churchill, Mansfield gives hope to the readers that one day one’s struggle can be paid back if one never gives up. As much, the idea of never giving up or accepting failure so instantly is condemned by the writer. (What?)This can be applied in practical life with full courage and willingness of doing something positive in life. Hope is the greatest gift from God that keeps the person moving on despite hardship and failure. Hence, with firm determination and dedication, one can achieve this stage of overcoming problems in his or her life.
In terms of leadership skills and religious thoughts, Mansfield finds no one equal to that of Churchill. In the biography, he states, “What they miss, though, and what even Churchill’s peers missed about him, is that Churchill’s greatness was not first and foremost a matter of externals, He was an extraordinary leader and comprehensively religious” (Mansfield 167). Churchill has exceptional leadership skills that can be applied through the practice of skills and training can have a great impact on society as a whole. Churchill should not only be viewed through his political career but also his leadership skills can be worked in every field of life. He was courageous, as the writer claims, so this quality of him being so courageous can help people in their daily lives where they feel scared to take any initiative. Moreover, the religious empathy of Churchill cannot be ignored; he was religious and would believe in God but always refused to force people to follow a religion. He was the man who would believe that religion is the personal choice of individuals. This shows the acceptance and liberation that leaders of today’s age lack.
In conclusion, the remarks that Mansfield has put his utmost devotion in making and depicting Winston Churchill in his best form. This book is not only the biography of Winston but has so many lessons in it which can benefit the reader in many ways. The noteworthy traits of Churchill such as his risk-taking, victorious, humble, and firm personality are characteristics that can be applied in daily life to excel in the race of life. Like Churchill, one must not get disheartened by the failures and always look forward in life.
References
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Mansfield, Stephen. Never Give In. Cumberland House, 2003.
"Never Give In". Google Books, 2021, https://books.google.com/books/about/Never_Give_in.html?id=l8P0_r80ZncC
History Of Sir Winston Churchill - GOV.UK &. Gov.Uk, 2021,
https://www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/winston-churchill .
About essay 3:
Essay #3 with 3 Quotations: Book Analysis/Critique of Ideas in Fail Up
Essay Prompts
You can never use sources like Wikipedia or BrainyQuote, Twitter, study guide sites, or Instagram. They can be your extra sources. Use sources which the professor can count. All sources must be researchable. Always introduce the books and your topic. See EnglishwithMarcielle for ideas and sample student essays.
Essay #3 Book Analysis/Critique of Ideas in Fail Up
1000 words, MLA. What was the author’s journey and what did he do to succeed? Be specific. If you like, you can find information on how mentors/coaches/leaders change people, and show how those mentors and initiation into true manhood compare to Dan’s mentor and initiation. You must quote three (3) outside sources (meaning- not Fail Up or the other books we read). Quote once per source. Cite them correctly. Create a “Works Cited” page, and include Fail Up. Please highlight your quotations, so professor can easily find them. The
book you are discussing must be on the ”Works Cited” page.
Essay #3 Book Analysis/Critique of Ideas in Fail Up
1000 words, MLA. What was the author’s journey and what did he do to succeed? Be specific. If you like, you can find information on how mentors/coaches/leaders change people, and show how those mentors and initiation into true manhood compare to Dan’s mentor and initiation. You must quote three (3) outside sources (meaning- not Fail Up or the other books we read). Quote once per source. Cite them correctly. Create a “Works Cited” page, and include Fail Up. Please highlight your quotations, so professor can easily find them. The
book you are discussing must be on the ”Works Cited” page.
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Name of the book: Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure Paperback – February 5, 2013
