When your fun new leggings match your BOTM BuddyRead book.
It is hard to know where to start with describing this book. It’s in your face, in a good way. The story of Jojo, Leonie and the rest of the characters portray similarities to a lot of kids I have mentored in the past and also currently: young moms, addicted teens, kids with horrific lives at home, and sometimes all of that and more. Many characters in this book and the things that happen to them I’ve seen in people and children I love with my whole heart. It’s hard to read and it’s good to read. Although fiction this is TRUTH. Hard to read and shocking for some readers, it is very necessary. I am anxious to continue on with this weeks reading allotment. I am also, with trepidation, wanting to finish the book to see how it ends. A big bonus is the enjoyment and insight of all the conversations weekly with my fellow buddy readers. This comparing of experiences while reading adds so much more to the story, and helps create, in my belief, compassion and empathy.
Peace.
