The document provides background information on Jim Stovall, including that he is blind but has achieved great things as a motivational speaker, Olympian weightlifter, and humanitarian award winner. It discusses Stovall's inspiration to others and some of his accomplishments, like winning an Emmy award. The document also includes a summary of the book "The Ultimate Gift" which follows the character Jason Stevens as he goes on a journey to learn life's lessons from his deceased great-uncle Red and discover the meaning of the ultimate gift.

1. The Ultimate Gift
By: Jim Stovall
Caroline Surges
Reading-Roche
3rd Period
5/11/12

2. About Jim Stovall
Jim Stovall I think is a very good
inspiration I think, to many people. If
you may not know Jim is suffering from
being blind. Even though he has lost
his eye sight that didn’t stop him from
doing great things. Jim is a
motivational speaker, an Olympian in
weightlifting, and was international
humanitarian of the year! As you can
see Jim is a very hard worker too! Jim
has also won an Emmy award! I think
that Jim Stovall can be an inspiration to
kids everywhere!

3. Summary on The Ultimate Gift
The book The Ultimate Gift is a very intense book
on the lessons you learn in life's actions. I think
that this book was a very intellegent book about
friendship too. The main point in the book is that
Jason Stevens it trying to learn the lesson of life.
Along the way the gets advise from is great-uncle
Red, who resently pasted away. Red is trying to
teach Jason about the ultimate gift. Jason goes on
many adventures trying to concquer the ultimate
gift. Will Jason make the journey or will his
attitude throw him off guard? Read The Ultimate
Gift to find out!

4. Characters
Main Characters
• Mr. Hamilton- An attorney, age 80, good
friends with Red
• Ms. Hastings- Mr. Hamilton's assistant,
younger age, helps with Jason’s journey
• Jason Stevens- Self centered, 24 years old,
rude, sometimes understanding
Supporting Characters
• Red Stevens- Mr. Hamilton’s good friend,
currently dead, old and wise

5. Plot
Introduction
• Introducing the characters personality and who they are
• The death of Red Stevens
Rising Action
• The will is read at the funeral and Jason is introduced
Climax
• The will of Jason is called
• The ultimate gift is brought forth
• Sets of on his many journeys to conquer the ultimate gift
Falling Action
• Jason is getting in a funk not being resopnsive
• Figures out the outcome
Conclusion
• Jason is told what the ultimate gift is and goes around
spreading his journey and what the gift of his lessons are

6. New Vocab Words
1. Recipient- (n) a person or thing that receives; receiver
“If you stay the coarse over the next year, and embrace each
element, that that point you will be the recipient of the most
significant bequest I can leave you through my will.” Pg. 23
2. Belligerent- (adj.) warlike; given to waging war
“Jason turned to me and, in a belligerent tone, said, “That old
man is crazy.” pg. 24
3. Hasten- (v) a move or act with waste; proceed with waste;
hurry
“I hasten to add that poverty will not make you happy either”
pg. 41
4. Bewildered- (adj.) completely puzzled or confused; perplexed
“Jason rose slowly with a bewildered expression on his face.”
5. Octogenarian- (adj.) of the age of 80 years
“When you become and octogenarian, you will find yourself
dealing with you memories and your mortality.” pg. 96

7. Characters in a Movie
Main Characters
Jason Stevens played by Zac Efron
Ms. Hastings played by Sarah Jessica
Parker

8. Characters (continued)
Main/Supporting Characters
Red Stevens played by Rob Reiner
Mr. Hamilton played by George Clooney

9. Song
Keep your feet ready
Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night goes dark
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to
breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the
fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your eyes open
“Eyes Open”
By:
Taylor Swift

10. Song (continued)
I choose the song “Eyes Open” by Taylor Swift
because everyone thinks that Jason will quite
the mission to soon. They think that he will not
make it to the end and find out the ultimate gift.

11. Rating
I gave this book a five out of five start rating
because I thought the book made a very good
point. You cant always get what you want you
have to earn it by yourself. It may take a long
time to figure everything out, but it will be
worth it if you try your best!