MATTIE STEPANEK

1. Who was Mattie Stepanek?
Mattie Stepanek was an American poet,who had six books of poetry and one book of essays. He also became a peace advocate and motivational speaker.

2. Why do you think he was famous?
Because he can wrote poetry at age of three. All five of his poetry reach New York Times bestsellers list.

3. What is posthumous?
Posthumous mean happening after someone's death or given to someone or pointed after their death.

4. What does Jimmy Carter mean when he said  "We have known kings and queens, and we've known presidents and prime ministers, but the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known in my life is Mattie Stepanek. His life philosophy was 'Remember to play after every storm!' and his motto was: 'Think Gently, Speak Gently, Live Gently'. He wanted to be remembered as a poet, a peacemaker, and a philosopher who played". Explain the context.
Jimmy Carter mean that Mattie Stepanek is one of the person that will be remembered by the people forever although Mattie already dead, Mattie will be such a legendary on his life because he proud of Mattie self as well. Mattie philosophy and motto have a strong meaning that want we to be happy although after got some problem and Mattie want we to be a perfect person and be mature on what we do.