I read this book while in juvenile hall at 15, and it's one of my favorite books to date. I know there's people that doubt some of the events in this book, but I do believe that they all actually happened. Anyone hat has lived similar experiences, especially for the first time, can all probably agree that even though it's happening right in front of you, it could still be hard to grasp the fact that it's really happening. This is a book that I highly recommend, and that I'll never forget.