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Overcoming Anger And Problems In Touching Spirit Bear By Ben Mikaelsen

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In the novel Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikaelsen, Cole overcomes his anger and problems in many ways. Three ways that Cole manages to overcome his anger is through family and friends, through daily exercise, and through nature. These are just some of the ways that Cole has managed to overcome his anger and problems. Cole overcomes his anger and problems with the help of family and friends. Cole’s mother and father help Cole to overcome his anger by being the reason that Cole learns to forgive, Cole’s mother also helps Cole to get over his anger by changing and finally standing up for Cole and herself. Garvey and Edwin help to get Cole over his anger, one way they do this is by being the first people to care about Cole. Another way Garvey

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