Essays on Mark Salzman

We all wish to change and save the world, but somewhere along the way most of us long our energy and vigor to actually make a change. None of us are too small to make a difference; at times all we need is a little inspiration to go that extra mile. For many of us, there is always that one person who sets an example and shows us that change is possible. They do not tell us how they want us to change. They do not nag us to do something in a certain way. Instead, they set a stage where we get to ...

Obstacles are always a part of the path to achieving one’s goals and although it may not be easy to overcome obstacles, but it can be wonderfully gratifying. The journey of overcoming such obstacles can be quite joyful and can make life rich. Overcoming the obstacles in life is like reaching an ultimate pinnacle of success, and those who manage to do so are able to feel a sense of true accomplishment. Primarily, Mark Salzman’s True Notebooks is the story about discovering the life of the children who live behind the gates of the Central Juvenile Hall and they ...

It is certainly true that the place we live in plays a huge role in determining how we become who we are. As in real estate, environment and location also matter in life as well, whether t hey change our core personality or just influence or attitude, behavior, beliefs, character, personality, and/or our values. We tend to think that people choose to behave the way they do, but the truth is that a critical role is played by the environment in which they grow up and continue to live. In the first few paragraphs of her article, “Believing in the True ...