I just finished reading The Notebook and The University of Life. I know a lot about both books just because I have read all of The Notebook and have heard a lot about Hillary Clinton since her run for office. To me, The Notebook excerpt seemed like it was talking about the end of a life and everything that has gone into it. Noah says, "I am nothing special: of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough."
Hillary writes about how she got to a certain point in her life where she believes it directed her life to where she is now. Talks about the specific people who molded her and her path. She leaves us off thinking about what's to come.
Both mention the future but in different ways. Hillary is optimistic and has a thrill about wondering what is to come. Noah just hopes the notebook works its magic and, if not, he will try again the next day both win or lose.
I and most other college students are at the point where Hillary is at in the excerpt. Full of wonder and hope of what the future holds for us. Maybe when I get to the age eighty, I will have the insight and respect for the past and all who helped me.
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