This book tells the story of a fisherman named Santiago who went fishing alone. After 84 days of nothing, he caught a big mackerel. This is a fish that the old man has never seen or heard of. It is two feet longer than his boat. The fish dragged the boat for two whole days and nights. The old man experienced an unprecedented difficult test in these two days and nights, and finally stabbed the big fish to death and tied it to the bow. However, at this time, I met a shark, and the old man and the shark fought to the death again. As a result, the mackerel was eaten up by sharks, and the old man finally dragged home a bare fish skeleton.

After reading this book, I can't be calm for a long time. This ordinary and respectable old man made me deeply understand that a person should not be overwhelmed by any difficulties, but should try his best to fight the indomitable hardships in life.

I remember once I signed up for the 800-meter race of a sports meeting, but I never ran it. I don't know if I can do it. From the day I signed up, I went running with my father every night. On the first day, I ran more than 200 meters, panting with fatigue. Father said, "Hold on, we ran 300 meters today." So I gritted my teeth and kept running. Run 400 meters the next day and 500 meters the third day ... On the day of the race, although I didn't win the first place, I was able to finish the race, and I was proud of myself.

I believe that as long as I make unremitting efforts, I will get better returns.