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Differences And Similarities Between Joe Rantz's Life
As i read pages 350 -351 i realized many similarities between Joe Rantz life and my own life. Frist i understood the frustration of playing a game plus not having the game go the way I want it ,with the lead going back and forth. I also understood having supporters doubting the team till the very end . while reading i related to the thrill and excitement of winning and feeling that all the hard work a practices were worth it . Also, have someone on the side cheering for me either way the game goes .As I read these pages i connected with joe through his frustration and excitement he faces while he rows.
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