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Mark is a young man born into a bad situation. His parents drink too much, and his family often forgets him. He works hard to hide the harsh reality of his home life from those around him. Mark does this to avoid feeling shame. He escapes the chaos of his family by spending time in nearby woods. Mark keeps a canvas bag hidden close to his house. It contains blankets, a flashlight, cans of food, a transistor radio, things to read, and more. It has everything he needs to escape from his family's dysfunction for a while. Mark truly enjoys the peace and solitude he finds in the woods.
He constantly struggles with the judgments of others when it comes to his family. It hurts Mark when people share their negative opinions about him and his family. He is often avoided by other kids and usually not included in things.
The anger and resentment Mark feels increase as he gets older. He makes some bad decisions and gets into trouble. There comes a time when he must choose a path for his life. Mark decides to try and separate himself from the dysfunction of his family and past mistakes. He refuses to give up.
Mark realizes he has a talent for writing and then discovers himself.
He comes to understand his experiences in life have made him stronger than most people. Mark eventually makes peace with his family and his past. This results in him finally feeling good about himself. When he graduates from high school, Mark is ready to move into adulthood.
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I was captivated from the very first page of the book. The narrative progresses at a steady pace with simple grammar. Also, the narrative switches between different periods in the life of the protagonist. This added a layer of intrigue to the story.
I love the depth of detail provided by the author. It made the story come alive. The descriptions in the narrative leave nothing to one's imagination. A sentence on page 137 reads, "We eventually get to Roger's house. He doesn't live in a crappy apartment; his family lives in a crappy house. There are old, rusted cars on his lawn as well as an old washing machine and more." It is my favorite feature of the book.
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I love the morals being taught in this book. It has enlightened me on how a young child can be affected by a dysfunctional family. Most importantly, it shows that if there is a will to change and become a better person, it is always possible. Despite his criminal history, Mark did not give up on himself.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was exceptionally well edited. The story was well-developed and intriguing. I have no dislikes about it. Readers who enjoy interesting stories about difficult family backgrounds will find this book intriguing.
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