Jim Thorpe's Bright Path
Vocabulary
boarding school school with buildings where the pupils live during the school term
dormitory a building with many room for sleeping in. Many colleges have dormitories for students whose homes are elsewhere.
endurance power to last and to withstand hard wear
manual done with the hands
reservation land set aside by the government for a special purpose
society the people of any particular time or place
Summary
It wasn't easy for Jim Thorpe to become a famous respected athlete. As an American Indian, he was discriminated against and separated from his family. His twin brother died when they were only nine years old. His mother and father also died when he was still in school. But he learned to move forward with his life because he was so inspired by his family and his people.