I had to read this book for my English class and it was amazing. I thought that I had it bad when I was a kid, but what I went through is only a fraction of what David Pelzer went through. His story of his life's ups and downs has inspired me to do the best that I can and pursue my dreams and not to take so much for granred. His story was put into this world to help us, teach us, and make us aware of what really goes on in this world. well anyways it is a great book and anyone can enjoy its lesson.....