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Ms. Lewis, I believe that you should let us read the novel, //Requiem for a Dream//, by Hubert Selby Jr. This book follows the life adventure of three people, and details their sorrows. First, there are many life lessons that can be taught through this story. Second, there are many sorrow moments when the book details the lives of people addicted to drugs. These two points, while controversial, are important for us to have a knowledge of so the same thing will not happen to us in our lives. In school, talking of drugs is controversial, and is generally frowned upon. While //Requiem for a Dream// deals with the use and addiction of illicit drugs, it is important for us to be exposed to the effects of these drugs so we learn life lessons and not fall into the same paths of those in the story. From being exposed to the downfalls of others, we can indirectly make our lives better. The book also teaches us about some consequences of falling into a scam, as many of the problems in the book can be attributed to one of the main characters falling into one. This book, while some of it can be considered controversial, offers the opportunity for us, as young adults, to learn important and crucial life lessons. Without these life lessons, we expose ourselves to falling into dangerous holes which can consume our entire lives. From learning about the errors of the characters in the book, we can better our lives and make sure we are successful.

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