Richard Wright
Jennifer Abbate
Wright Letter
March 21, 2014
Dear Jennifer Abbate, You are starting college in the CUNY Start program. Getting an education is never easy, and this will not be easy. That’s because you’re not open-minded to things. But it will be worth it because you are there to pursue your dreams. Your goal is to not to feel embarrassed when you speak right? So I want to remind you about my story, and give you some advice as you begin. I was born in the segregated south, and I wanted to spread my knowledge through books. It was a big deal in the south for African Americans to read because well we weren’t allowed to enter the library. So how on earth do you think I checked out books from the library? There were many obstacles that I’ve went through just to read. It was hard because what white person would want to help a black boy such as me? Luckily, Mr. Faulk wasn’t against me. He was on my side. He saw where I was coming from and helped me out. After I read my first book, it had me in my own world. So I started to read more. The more I read the more I spread my knowledge through books; it was an amazing experience that I never thought I could feel. My love towards books spread.
From my point of view, I say do whatever you think is the best advice for yourself. I risked my life doing something for myself that I’ve never thought I would imagine. If you have a desire or dream for something you’ve never thought you would have and you want to chase it, don’t be foolish and not. I love to read and write and if I had never chased my dream, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. So if I could do it, so could you. Everyone has a certain obstacle in their life and somehow managed to get through it, so what is your excuse? Sincerely, Richard Wright
Wright Letter
March 21, 2014
Dear Jennifer Abbate, You are starting college in the CUNY Start program. Getting an education is never easy, and this will not be easy. That’s because you’re not open-minded to things. But it will be worth it because you are there to pursue your dreams. Your goal is to not to feel embarrassed when you speak right? So I want to remind you about my story, and give you some advice as you begin. I was born in the segregated south, and I wanted to spread my knowledge through books. It was a big deal in the south for African Americans to read because well we weren’t allowed to enter the library. So how on earth do you think I checked out books from the library? There were many obstacles that I’ve went through just to read. It was hard because what white person would want to help a black boy such as me? Luckily, Mr. Faulk wasn’t against me. He was on my side. He saw where I was coming from and helped me out. After I read my first book, it had me in my own world. So I started to read more. The more I read the more I spread my knowledge through books; it was an amazing experience that I never thought I could feel. My love towards books spread.
From my point of view, I say do whatever you think is the best advice for yourself. I risked my life doing something for myself that I’ve never thought I would imagine. If you have a desire or dream for something you’ve never thought you would have and you want to chase it, don’t be foolish and not. I love to read and write and if I had never chased my dream, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. So if I could do it, so could you. Everyone has a certain obstacle in their life and somehow managed to get through it, so what is your excuse? Sincerely, Richard Wright