Tuesday, March 17, 2009

"13 Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

Jay Asher's novel, Thirteen Reasons Why, is an real eye opener. It really brought me to realization as to how careful we should be even during our daily lives. Anything said or done on a passing could hurt someone far more than ever anticipated.

This novel describes one girls struggle with the hardships and trials of teen years. Her only problem, things keep adding up and she decides she cant take it anymore. Before committing suicide, she creates tape recordings of herself telling the 13 reasons why she is dead. These tapes are sent to specifically chosen people who will now and forever know what their actions have caused.

This is a heavy read. Its sad and it definitely tugs on those heart strings, but it is still completely worth your time. Read this novel and open your eyes to what is really going on around you. You'd be surprised at the signs you see.

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