Review: Stay Human
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 22, 2013
I am not even sure I can do this book any justice.  This is a book that I think all teens and parents should read.  I found myself as a parent reflecting alot on my parenting style and hoping that I am not making the same mistakes as the parents in this book.  As parents we want what is best for our children when what is best is for us to just be there, be present and listen.The story takes you through the life of Fat Kid who tries to help people through his internet blog.  He is contacted by Shellie a suicidal teen that he talks to and gives advice.  Th characters in this story are all likable and identifiable.  In a round about way they all seem to be connected.  This story not only takes you into the mind of Shellie the suicidal teen but also Michelle who is the unlucky one that finds her and is left picking up the pieces.  Not only does suicide effect the person directly committing the act but often leaves the family and friends with the guilt of thinking what they could have done differently.  I think that we can all identify with one of these characters at some point in our lives.  I am sure that we have felt not good enough, too fat, too ugly etc.  This is why I feel it is such a relevant book.My favorite part of the entire book are the 22 things Michelle has learned in her 18 years of life.  I will share 2 of those with you"There is no wrong way to feel""Remember who you are and where you came from.  Remember that you are not from this earth.  You are a child of heaven, you're invaluable, you are beautiful.  Carry yourself that way."You will have to read the rest of the book, but I assure you that you will think differently once you have finished.  I will leave you with this "Broken people attract broken people."