We all have allies in our lives, people who help us achieve those goals we set for ourselves or that others have set for us. Some contribute more than others, of course. In your essay, identify one person who has been your biggest ally in one particular area -- sports, school, performing arts, or some other area -- or during a particular difficult period in your life. Describe what that person did and how they helped you. Provide examples and connect these examples to your main idea. (from What's the Big Idea? by Jim Burke)