Okay.
I'm here."
*Turn the page*
Is that it? Is this the end? Noo!
But this blog entry won't finish like the book. Oh no.
Brent is finally living his life normally. He's seeing his friends again, staying at home and doing excellent progress. He is overall happy and seems to live his life with no problem. “Okay, so I can use my hands, arms, and legs. I can think. I can walk. I can talk. I’m fifteen. I’m alive. Life’s pretty good” (p. 292). Brent seems to reflect upon the bright side of his recuperation and not thinking about the negative aspects. It is clear that he has changed. With this change comes Brent's different emotions and the word choices the author makes to reflect upon this change. He even admits he has changed by stating that he doesn't belong anymore in the Children's Hospital when he came to visit them again. With this, Brent shows his confidence about going back to school even though he has some doubts. Though, his survival through psychologists, tutors and drug addicts in the final stages of his recuperation have carved him to a new man. "That feels so good. I'm going to be okay. I'm going to be okay." (p 318). His confidence at the end hints the reader that he is ready to confront his next challenge: Getting back to school.
I was shocked to find myself searching the book for more. I wanted more. I wasn't satisfied without knowing how Brent would survive Highschool, how he would confront problems and become a regular teenager. Having my hopes high, I hope Brent had a great experience in Highschool and became a different person learning from his mistakes. He deserves to have a great happy life. He fought for it and deserves the taste of success.
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