The American Dream

We recently discussed in class about the path of the American Dream; one that starts okay, goes down, then reaches higher and higher into infinity. We also discussed lives of famous Americans such as Oprah and Obama who started off in poverty or without much family, and wound up to be two of the most powerful people in the world. This reminded me of a recent movie: The Blind Side. The story of a child living in a poor neighborhood who was raised by a rich family and ended up playing Football in the NFL. These stories are very inspiring, and I would like to share another story that most of you readers haven't heard much about.

As we near the post-season of baseball, one player's inspiring story has come to my memory. Josh Hamilton's career in baseball first started in 2001 when he was drafted to the cubs, but injuries and a drug addiction drove his career to a halt. After 6 years of rehab, hard work, and determination, Hamilton returned to the majors and joined the Texas Rangers. He went on to the 2008 Home Run Derby and set a new record of 28 home runs in a single round. He now has a book out encouraging kids to stay off drugs and to follow their dreams. To see more about Josh, watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=942OxgJT0ec&feature=fvw