Erin Gruwell

Erin teaches us so much in the movie Freedom Writers. Anyone can achieve anything if they have someone who cares for them and recognizes them and their potential. Just because someone comes from a rough life doesn't mean they are not going anywhere in life and have no potential. Usually the most of these people are in these situations because of the family they have grown up in, all they need is for someone to care for them and treat them with dignity and care for them and listen to their story. This is what Erin Gruwell did in this film. She went in to a class room of students who the school system has given up on and left to suffer. She went in and actually cared for these people and did not give up on them. Because of this she recognized their potential and in doing so the students themselves recognized their own potential. Erin was someone who they could turn to and talk to and not be afraid to approach. She gave hope to the students who everyone has labelled hopeless. Its a great example of someone who gave people who were down and out a chance and they took it and made good of it publishing a book. Amazing story of courage hope and respect