4.03.2012

books of 2012 - #7

book #7

I have read many Ellen Hopkins books, and I loved this one just as much as the others.  She writes her books in poetry form and it's really interesting to read.  Her books are a bit deep and heavy (substance abuse, physical abuse, sex, relationships etc.), so if you get offended easily these are not the books for you.  However, they are really fast, easy, and enjoyable to read.

here is a sample of her writing, which i love...


Pefect?
                                                 How
do you define a word without
concrete meaning?  To each
his own, the saying goes, so
                                                why
push to attain an ideal
state of being that no two
random people will agree is
                                                where
you want to be?  Faultless.
Finished. Incomparable. People
can never be these, and anyway, 
                                               when
did creating a flawless facade
become a more vital goal
than learning to love the person
                                               who
lives inside your skin?
The outside belongs to others.
Only you should decide for you - 
                                               what
is perfect.

love.
amyLynn.

1 comment:

Tregani Lanham said...

I totally forgot that we read this book. I need to add it to my list as well. Love