Book Review

I was reading this at work one day and my colleague Brian came up to me and said " pretty intense book" and gave me a look. I just stared back at him, I was thinking it's a good read( a little slow to start) but I would not have used the word "intense". He said " are you kidding me, you don't think so". I said no. Then he told me what I didn't know, that is was a true story. That changed my opinion. One of my students at the hospital lent it to me months ago and I just started reading it last week. I didn't make the connection between the authors name and the main "character", Jeannette, who despite living in dysfunction never gave up or gave in. I adored her. I agree with her that "sometimes people get the lives they want"pg 256. Jeannette and her siblings had quite a ride growing up with parents who believed that being homeless was an adventure. I also agree that it was intense.

" But Mom," I said " that ring could get us a lot of food".

"That's true", Mom said, " but it could also improve my self esteem. And at times like these, self esteem is even more vital than food"pg186

B:)