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Book Report (The Stones of Mourning Creek)

 

            I must admit that the only reason why I borrowed the book from the library was because it was new and had a pretty cover. After reading the first chapter though, I was hooked. I was inspired to write this letter because the characters drastically relate to me. I cannot compare myself to Francie May, because she is brave and a loyal friend and I must admit that I can't relate to that. I do have a friend who is exactly like her, and I did have many obstacles with my friend such as Ruthie had with Francie. I relate myself to Ruthie because people have picked on me and turned their back on me in the past, and I trust myself completely with my friends. .
             In the middle of reading your book, I just suddenly asked myself "how do I treat other people?" I noticed how I don't exactly respect everyone. And that there is always a person that I can bully if I looked hard enough. Every person has that same problem too. Discrimination was a problem in this book, and it is a problem in my school. After reading this book, I was inspired to be nicer. Because of the change in my characteristics, I feel like I have fewer "enemies". .
             What really surprised me was that I actually read the book. I never read fiction books because my opinion is that you don't learn anything. Reading this book though, I learned simple advice on social problems. Thinking "this too shall pass", and that whatever I"m suffering will end soon is always helpful when I just want to give up. What I loved the most in your book was your analogy of fire and pain. Why? Because the words are so true, When I"m angry, I feel pain.
             What I liked most about your book was the ending. The song you wrote for the funeral was extremely touching. I had to make up my own funky tune for the song though. This sounds weird, but I find it comforting at times when I feel alone and scared. .
             Now that I think about it, your book was inspiring because the two best friends, that were always stuck with each other, and looking out for each other, can relate to anyone.


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