Influential

2)  When Krakauer wrote "no one was affected more powerfully by his or her brief contact with the boy than Ronald Franz."  The people that come to my mind when it talks about influencing is my mom and my grandpa. I wouldn't be the person who I am today if it weren't for them. Since my dad left when I was younger, my grandpa kinda took over the father role for me but I still treated him like my grandpa. They are always there for me no matter what, even if it is a sporting event, big moment in my life, or just a normal day problem I know that they will be there to help me. They have always influence me to do what I believe in and to not stop till i have reached whatever i'am going for. My mom influences me in a different way than my grandpa can and my grandpa can influence me in a different way. My mom is usually for everyday life and my grandpa can influence me sports and make me a better athlete. We all have those people that can make a positive impact in our life.