He even began working on his very first novel. After having finished the novel, Lewis presented it to several publishers, only to be rejected. ... To America, the novel seemed completely new; different from anything that had ever come before. ... In 1925, when Arrowsmith was published, critics thought that a new Sinclair Lewis had come forth. ... The praise for Arrowsmith was universal. ...

• Word Count: 898
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Norman Doidge's novel really challenges this idea and has provided me with a sense of comfort in the realization that my brain has the ability to grow and change through neuroplasticity.  ... Although my disabilities were not as extreme as hers, Barbara Arrowsmith Young's story really spoke to me. ...

• Word Count: 1353
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate