"Writing is making sense of life. You work your whole life and perhaps you've made sense of one small area."
-Nadine Gordimer

Thursday, February 17, 2011

"Can't Get There From Here"

Fellow Readers,

I know it has been an extremely long time since I have updated my blog. I was pretty busy, but I am aware that is not a good enough excuse. I apologize. Anyway, I am back now and hopefully won't slack off this time.

I recently read a book called Can't Get There From Here by Todd Strasser. It focuses on a group of street children and how they cope with the harsh conditions of the outside world. I think this novel is inspiring more than anything. It reaches straight out to the heart and reveals how difficult life is on the ruthless streets. Here is one of the many fantastic quotes in the book:

"Maggot always said living on the street was a choice. But it wasn't. It was when you ran out of choices." -Maybe (the main character)

The words speak for themselves-no explanation needed. In conclusion, it was a touching book and I recommend others to read it.

Well, that's all I've got for today. Until next time...

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