Mattie Stepanek

1. Who was Mattie Stepanek?
Mattie was a American poet who an American Poet, who had six books of poetry and one book of essays all reach The New York Times bestsellers list. He became a peace advocate and motivational speaker, and lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of peace, people with disabilities, and children with life-threatening conditions.


2. Why do you think he is famous？
I think he was a famous American poet because he was a author who had five best-selling books. And also many people around the world admired him muscular-dystrophic boy-poet.


3.  What is posthumously?
Posthumously mean published his or her creation after author died.


4. Explain what does president Jimmy Carter means when he said
We have known kings and queens, and we've known presidents and prime ministers, but the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known in my life is Mattie Stepanek. His life philosophy was 'Remember to play after every storm!' and his motto was: 'Think Gently, Speak Gently, Live Gently'. He wanted to be remembered as "a poet, a peacemaker, and a philosopher who played".


Jimmy Carter means that he know a lot of peoples in this world even the kings, queens, presidents and prime ministers.He did many good thing toward his journey in his life after died and his achievement. 

A Matter Of Balance

1. The blond biker raised his hand and pointed two fingers like a pistol and pretended to shoot him. 


2. His wife suffer badly because six of her fingernails had been broken

3.Author use the words which make reader more uneasy to read it

4.Harold think that by leaving his bike is the best choice to save himself. he want a few  flakes of gold. maybe his action are justified for his because he want achieve his life

5. I think the title is suitable for this story because it about the balance of life and money