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Are You Qualified to Be an American?

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If you were not born in the U.S., it is required for you to pass an American Civics class and pass a history test to become an American Citizen.  The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has a 100-question test. Applicants for Citizenship are given ten random questions from the 100, and must answer at least six questions in order to pass the test to become a Citizen.

Do you  think you can pass the test?  Click on the words “Citizenship Test”, and see if you would pass the Citizenship Test.  Then come back to Grandmother Musings and tell us how you did, if you dare!!

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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand

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Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and RedemptionUnbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the most fascinating biography books; I have ever read. Written like a fiction novel, it relates the story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic Track star who survives World War II as a hero.

Zamperini possesses a unique spirit and grit that allows him to survive his plane being shot down over the Pacific, 47 days adrift on a raft with two companions, and the internment in notorious Japanese POW camps. His quick mind and nimble body suffer untold horrors throughout his ordeals. Especially when Louie meets up with an evil Japanese jailor named “The Bird”.

Hillenbrand, the author, has extensively researched and interviewed Zamperini’s life. The book includes many photos, that have been saved by the Zamperini family and many illustrious stories of Louie. Laura Hillenbrand interviewed Louie 75 times and retells his life in a positive and descriptive story-like fashion.

You do not need to be a World War II buff to enjoy this amazing story of heroism, America, and survival. Read this book today!

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Copyright © Jamie Nowinski and Grandmother Wisdom/ Grandmother Musings 2012-2013.
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Jamie Nowinski – Grandmother Wisdom/Grandmother Musings with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

30 Days of Gratitude

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Day Twenty-one:  Your Country ‘Tis of Thee.  Where are you from?  What makes you proud to be an American, Canadian, Illinoisan, Wisconsinite, etc.?   Why do you love your country?

 

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