Michael DeLisa

Summary:
Cinderella Man is about the struggle James J. Braddock faces to help take care of his family during the Great Depression. He is a boxer who wants to make it big while also struggling to find a job and keep food on the table for his family. His story and struggle is a great one that keeps the reader interested.

Personal Reaction:
I loved this story. It really shows the struggle that families had back during the Great Depression. It really puts those times into perspective.

Classroom Extension:
1.) We can have a day where we learn about the foods that were what families at everyday. To show the students just how far things have came since this time.

2.) We can have a movie day where we watch the movie to see and get an idea of just what it was like back then. The living conditions, clothing that they had to wear and so on.

3.) There can be a time where we cover the Great Depression and what it was and how it happened.… (more)