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I can se that the culture from Brazil is different from this country's culture. As in the families are the opposite. Here in the U.S  we care about each other, we bond together, and we are always there to help a friend in need. I noticed they don't do that in Brazil that much. Except for Dora and Josue. At first they were always arguing, not caring about others but themeselfs, etc. Until they had to bond together, care about each other, and help others in need just like a true family. Sure there's going to be happiness while bonding, sadness when someone leaves the family, and anger when there's arguments. But that's how they are, that's how life is. You have to find a way to overcome issues. Just like Dora did back in her childhood. Or Josue after his mother passed away, and not knowing his dad. By: Antonio F. Uribe

" The book of sand " was one of the strangest books I had ever read. Due to the fact a man comes door to door, selling bibles which he calls the book of sand. No one want's to buy them. Except his first and last customer. So the strange man sells the book to a guy thinking,  it might be a fascinating book to read. But as soon he starts reading it, he sees there's no ending. Few minutes and he becomes mad. Later on ending crazy. Sure there's a meaning called " Don't judge a book by it's cover " but in this case...it doesn't work.

''Borders" by: Thomas King

A Canadian story that takes place in the Canadian border. Tells about a Native American family, trying to visit some relatives in Canada, but they're held back by the police. So both groups arguey especially the family. Due to the fact the police officers, are being racist over them.

 By: Antonio F. Uribe

"No Dogs Bark'' by: Juan Rulfo

                          By: Antonio F. Uribe                                                      

No Dogs Bark it's a classic Mexican story. Tells the story of a boy and his dad walking in the middle of the Mexican desert. With hours, after hours, after hours, they get stranded in the mountains not knowing what to do. They don't get along at all, but they're going have to settle their differences in order to survive.