![]() ![]() She always knew that she can change her life by herself only by endless effort and going through her fears, pain and humiliation. Self – realization (Motif)Īllison wanted prove that she is strong woman and she deserves better life. ![]() It was the time she didn’t care what other people would think of her and did what she wanted to. When she is looking at those pictures, she remembers her childhood, time when the world didn’t seem that bad and people didn’t seem that cruel. there are depicted moments she wanted to remember, people she loved and emotions which are important for her. Pictures of Allison and her family presented in the story are symbolizing memories, her past, which greatly influenced her life. This world was a symbol of her dreams and hidden desires, this world was Allison herself, the representation of her ego. She did what she wanted and didn't care about the consequences she could turn into people she from TV sow or some book, she’s read, she could visit places she’s never been to and did things that no one she knew had ever done, particularly things that girls were not supposed to do. In her world “nothing was forbidden, everything was possible”. The world which appeared in Allison’s stories was other from the real world although they had much in common. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from the Convent of the Sacred Heart. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and Fox News. Melissa de la Cruz, author of the bestselling Blue Bloods series, ably sets the stage for a juicy new franchise with Witches of East End De la Cruz balances. ![]() Her books have also topped the USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and have been published in more than twenty countries.Ī former fashion and beauty editor, Melissa has written for the New York Times, Marie Claire,Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, the San Francisco Chronicle,McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. 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