John reencounters his father

This part can be a little bit boring because it narrates how the relationship between John and his father gets better. I think it gives you an important message: everything can get tough in life, but you will always have your family that will accept you and support you, in return, you have to take care of this invaluable treasure that life gives you.

It surprises how the experiences in Iraq transform John, he becomes more sensible and, now, he is capable of understanding his father and he erases deep wounds made on the past.

Quotes:

“It was the last time I ever saw him alive.”

Vocabulary:

1. Pag. 247. Gleam:  A brief beam or flash of light.
2. Pag. 257. Stiff: Not moving or operating easily or freely; resistant.
3. Sultry: extremely humid and hot.
4. Pag. 260. Flared: To flame up with a bright, wavering light.
5. Dew: Water droplets condensed from the air, usually at night, onto cool surfaces.
6. Chirping: A short, high-pitched sound, such as that made by a small bird or an insect.
7. Hay: Grass or other plants, such as clover or alfalfa, cut and dried for fodder.