✿、Nelson's Dream

November, 2012

AN ORDINARY PERSON, AN ORDINART DREAM
REVIEW by BONNIE YU

E veryone has a dream. No matter it is an ordinary dream or a special dream because I believe that have a dream, life will become more beautiful. Nelson's Dream was written by J.M. Newsome. The story is set in the imaginary African country of Gomokure in 2003.  The main character is called Nelson Mbizi, he returns to southern Africa after studying in Britain. Also he is going to work in his father's hotel. At the beginning of the story, the plot is really sad. It talks about a poor family's mother died because of HIV. Therefore, four children become orphans and their mom leave them away. At that time, Nelson Mbizi is going to help this poor family. In addition, although these four children lost their mother, they know they need to continute their life, and helping each others and support their family. Furthermore, Nelson and others have restored and old bus garage to turn it into a centre and try to treat for HIV/AIDS. In summary, Nelson is a nice person because he is trying his best to help people who need help and helping others is also his ordinary dream.

In my opinion, I don't really like this book because some information make me confused, but never mind because that information is not necessary for the story, it is just a episode. Therefore, I still recommend Nelson's Dream for you, you should read it because it is a good book and it looks like a real story in our real life, and I believe that has happened in some people's life around the world. Also, although Nelson was born on rich family and he didn't have to help other poor family, he just tried his best to help others. This is really good for us to learn about it. Nowadays our society needs these people who are willing to help others without any benefits. Furthermore, this story unfolds against a background of HIV/AIDS and government corruption. Because of HIV/AIDS, let us can more clearly to know our lifes are much precious.