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Title
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Blossoms of Resilience: My Journey Through Books and Fields
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Description
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WR 121
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Winner of Outstanding Essay Award
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Creator
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Guadalupe Ramos Ramirez
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supported by
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Kathleen Cassity
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Abstract
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In my essay, “Blossoms of Resilience: My Journey through Books and Fields,” I aimed to convey my passion for literature and my desire to further my education. I wanted to provide a genuine sense of who I am through my experiences. I was honest about my feelings of shame due to poverty and shared the struggles of growing up and having to support myself. These experiences motivated me to rise above my circumstances. Reading was my favorite pastime, as it offered me a glimpse into other worlds and lives, providing a much-needed distraction from my own challenges.
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Key Words
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literature
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socioeconomic class
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 04/15/2026, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author.
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https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en
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Language
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eng
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Identifier
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UnboundV5a
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volume
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5
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Date
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6/15/2024