This Lullaby is a book that I relate mostly to the main character. Usually it's a supporting character that is kind of sort of like me.
Remy is an eighteen year old girl who is septic about anything related to feelings, especially love. Her father passed away before she was born. he was a famous musician leaving behind a song called "This Lullaby". Her mother is now getting married for the fifth time to a car sells man.
When her mom sends Remy to check with Don, the car sales men, about wedding details, she meets a messy musician, Remy's two least favorite traits, named Dexter.
Dexter pursues Remy, even though she is cold and snaps at him anytime he speaks. He even follows her to her work, a beauty salon/spa.
Remy's friends say that she should try dating someone she has real feelings for, but she denies that any feelings towards Dexter exsit.
The turning point in their friendship when Dexter's band, Truth Squad, does a cover of This Lullaby, the song Remy's dad left for her.
When Remy goes away to college, her brother is married, her mother is still married, and Remy is with Dexter. For the first time she knows what it's like to be happy.
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It's Kind Of A Funny Story Review
This story touched my heart. I have gone threw something similar, as well as my friends. It was also nice to read a book from the perceptive of a teenager that wasn't a stereotype.
This was a kid with real issues who got help. Not a dramatic interpretation like A Cather in the Rye, or stereotypes that are on TV and in the movies.
I recommend this book to anyone who has kids, definitively to those who have pre-teens or teenagers.
WARNING: If you don't trust your kids this will cause paranoia.
I'm not saying all kids are suicidal, but everyone has times where they feel they can't do anything right and are on their won.
This book was the closest to hit my heart, this was about someone who had the same mind set as me, minus the alcohol and drugs. To feel like there is not escape from school and family/persona expectations you feel that you can never live up to is scary.
This book even gives kids a number to call if they need that kind of help. The best thing is no one dies and watching Craig make real friends.
I wish everyone going threw a hard time got to read this book. I wish I had when I was going threw a similar time.I pulled myself out of my dark hole, some people aren't strong enough, determined enough. It's books like these that could possible give those people the steps to get out of the hole.
Don't judge those who need this help, that maybe the finale push they need to got into the dark obis that's at the bottom of that hole.
This was a kid with real issues who got help. Not a dramatic interpretation like A Cather in the Rye, or stereotypes that are on TV and in the movies.
I recommend this book to anyone who has kids, definitively to those who have pre-teens or teenagers.
WARNING: If you don't trust your kids this will cause paranoia.
I'm not saying all kids are suicidal, but everyone has times where they feel they can't do anything right and are on their won.
This book was the closest to hit my heart, this was about someone who had the same mind set as me, minus the alcohol and drugs. To feel like there is not escape from school and family/persona expectations you feel that you can never live up to is scary.
This book even gives kids a number to call if they need that kind of help. The best thing is no one dies and watching Craig make real friends.
I wish everyone going threw a hard time got to read this book. I wish I had when I was going threw a similar time.I pulled myself out of my dark hole, some people aren't strong enough, determined enough. It's books like these that could possible give those people the steps to get out of the hole.
Don't judge those who need this help, that maybe the finale push they need to got into the dark obis that's at the bottom of that hole.
It's Kind Of A Funny Story Summary
Craig is 15, in the ivy leagues of high schools in New York City, and wants to kill himself. He was chasing the perfect life as a teenager and be set up for life as an adult.
Craig is best friends with Aaron and has a crush on his girlfriend Nina. Threw Aaron, Craig starts drink and do drugs. But Craig dose not change when he's drunk or high, he just sits there. The only joy Craig can find is by riding his bike.
One night he decides to clime to the Brooklyn Bridge and jump. He thinks it would be so easy. No more demanding teachers, always saying he could do better, no more watching the girl of his dreams kissing his best friend, no more disappointing himself.
Instead of jumping he calls 1-800-SUICIDE. The person who picks up the line talks him out of jumping and convinces him to go to his near by hospital, where he is admitted to the psychiatric unit.
The first person he meet there is Jennifer, who flirts with him. Threw that conversation, Craig finds out Jennifer is really Charles, who seems to have split personalities.
The person who points out that Jennifer is Charles is Bobby. Bobby has been there the longest and gives Craig a tour of the ward. Bobby and Craig develop a mentor-ship kind of friendship. To the point that Craig loans Bobby cloths for a job interview.
Craig's roommate is an Egyptian immigrant, Muqtada who never leaves his room. When Nina visits and try to seduce Craig because his in a mental hospital, Muqtada saves Craig.
Craig leaves the hospital with not only a clear and healthy mind set, but with a girlfriend named Noelle. It was almost love at first sight, but Noelle has trust issues and finally admits to her feelings when she sees that Craig dose not have sex with Nina.
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