That Was Then, This Is Now

Another Outiders like experience (in my opinion) sl much happens in a period of time and really has you think about it and also yourself. I bought this book for a summer homework project from my freshman ap English class and dreaded it. But I read The Outsiders the year prior and fell in love with S.E Hintons' work. saw this and the title, and like I stated previously, it's another outsiders experience as in a story wise but this book made me think of the influences of people in my life and how those around you make you act differently. In the end, this book is a great read. short and packed full. I loved the discussion guide on the perspectives and representations of the characters. that helped with my project. BUY THIS BOOK NOW.

That was Then , This is now was was a great book. Im 15 years old and hate reading books.. It about A Kid name Bryon(Narrotor) and his best friend practically brother who was adopted by Bryon's Mother after Mark's Parents killed each other. In the beginning of the book Bryron And Mark share similar traits. They love to fight and hustle. Bryon always hustle pools at there Friend Charlie pool bar. Mark loves to steal and gets in a lot of trouble for it. During the book you see How strong Mark and Bryon's bond is. Bryon Mom is in the hospital basically through the whole book and Bryon had no dad. Bryon and Mark have to get mom by them selves. Bryon gets a girlfriend named Cathy and His friend charlie died when saving there lives. Bryon gets Charlie car and Bryon begins to look for a job. He recognizes he needs to change and be a better person. He starts to drift away from Mark and become Closer to Cathy which is also there good Friend M&M sister. After M&M runs away cathy and Bryon were heart Broken. They find him and he's on a lot of drugs and changed. Bryon makes awful decision that ruins His life. He is no longer friends with Mark and broke up with cathy. No feeling for anyone.

The impact on a young kid or adults life can be indescribable. For everyone I've ever heard from it is simply unforgettable especially if read around the teenage years. My own sons first real book he ever read by choice, he actually snatched it from me. He is now a hugely successful author. Poet. Bachelor's Masters Doctorate and PH.D in the English language. And he accomplished this by himself. In it's seeming simplicity the effect of this book can be immense. Nothing to lose and everything to gain for anyone by reading it. Especially if you read The Outsiders THE BOOK for kids or if you have any...