I read this book in high school, my friend was crying one day in class and at break I asked her whats wrong and she read me a page and I though I should get the book and read the rest. I read the book and it broke my heart the only thing that cured me after reading this emotional book was that this boy survived and now he is a man and he is strong and able to tell his story of his very sad child hood. I wish I had this book to read to my friends because they think there parents are harsh to them but once they read this book they will be a lot more grateful. Awesome book though I dont liek reading but I just couldn't put this book down.

Nikki.