Alexie writes that he read to save his life, and many others have written that books opened up worlds and possibilities that gave them a new life. do you believe that reading and books can still have that power? explain.

Yes, in my opinion reading and books can still have that power.

Explanation:

Reading is one of the healthiest activities for a person as it modifies and enhances the thoughts of a person. Reading allows our mind to think differently and look at situations with a broader perspective. Many self-helping books encourage people to know the real cause of their existence and their worth and hence in this way books help in treating depression or suicidal thoughts.

No matter how many advances the world makes, reading will always have power and help people in giving a vision.

it is a part of john locke's natural rights popular during the age of enlightenment that people had inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. this was reflected by thomas jefferson in his declaration of independence as rights to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

another line in the declaration of independence is that people have certain rights just because they are human. humans are capable of obeying the three natural rights john locke mentioned making them governable by these laws and therefore entitled to these rights as well.

i only have part a but here is the first one: - lewis and clark are born

- lewis marries sacajawea and clark is jealous  

- clark drowns lewis and then goes to jail