They all have to do with the military.
One of the ways that Lyddie changes is in her attitude towards education. Over the course of the story, she comes to understand the value of formal learning, improving her reading skills by tackling more challenging books and setting herself the goal of attending Oberlin College. Initially, Lyddie arrived at the mill with the sole purpose of providing for her family. But in setting herself the ambitious goal of attending college, whole new vistas of opportunity have opened up to her. To a large extent, Lyddie had been forced to live her life prior to this point through her family, putting their needs ahead of her own. But by the end of the story, Lyddie's come to realize that she's an individual in her own right with her own life to lead. This is another important change that she experiences.
Cessation means the process of something, and bringing it to an end.
Despite being an active smoker for some time, stopping can have many positive health benefits. For a few weeks after quitting one might experience anxiety, cravings for nicotine, and an increased appetite. The positive side effects include better blood circulation, a stronger immune system, and an increase in energy. In my opinion, yes. Stopping smoking despite smoking for a long time is worth it.
I would make everyone read a beginning to the English language because English is probably the most spoken language, everywhere you go you probably will find someone who speaks English. If this would be a book that everyone would read then no matter where you go you can speak with anyone. This would change the world by making traveling to countries where your language isn't spoken making it so much more easy to get directions if you're lost, to find someplace to eat, and basic info if everyone would know how to talk in basic English.
