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I read this book as it came up in my recommendations. At first I assumed it was realistic fiction, but it was so detailed. After a little research I found out it was actually the authors story. This book is a great read. I do wish it was longer though.

Book 1 of 30 for the year!

This was a reread for me, having read it for the first time when I was still in high school, by accident really. I picked it up because of the cover.

I liked it significantly less than I remember, but sometimes we just grow out of books, and I think that's the case here. I'll be donating it to my library, so maybe another high schooler will pick it up by chance.

I have mixed feelings. On one hand, it kept me up reading past 3am two nights in a row, so that‘s good. Brent also did a good job capturing what his middle school self was thinking, using language he would have used back then.

But overall, it wasn‘t well written & it‘s clear he got a book deal because of his unique experience, not because he‘s a good writer. He‘s offensive to women & refuses to acknowledge his mental illness in a meaningful way.

I‘m curious... for me? That‘s a tough one. I had several books in mind but I guess the FIRST would be from when I was in high school. I read “The Burn Journals” by Brent Runyon and I remember being pretty into that book.
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The Burn Journals
This NF novel is a more sensitive, mature book aimed for high schoolers. I personally think this would be a great IR book as it talks about the authors experience with suicide and how he tried killing himself in a fire. Although it is a little intense, high school students can make a world to self connection with this and hopefully help with suicide awareness. The UDL strategy 7.3 minimize threats and distractions

What a weird book. I found Brent to be extremely unlikeable and not really willing to deal with his mental illness. I am not sure how I feel about this one.

Trying to finish my book but Cooper requires my lap for a pillow. If I try to open the book, he noses it shut.

@libraryfangirly my other basset Holly does not care one iota about my reading choice.

This one looks like it has a unique plot. Let's give it a shot! Cooper is intrigued.