Reading Challenge 2017-May

I wanted to tell you about the book(s) I've read for this month's challenge.

Read a book that was made into a movie.

I read, " 13 Reasons Why" by  Jay Asher.  I was a very disturbing book but in an educational way.  I also watched the Netflix series by the same name.  I really showed what bullying can do to our kids in the school and how we don't always see what is going on before it's too late.  Also, how social media can totally destroy our children's lives over stupid stuff.  The book itself is about a high school girl who kills herself but before she does she creates 13 audio tapes explaing why she is killing herself. Each take is about another person that hurt her and helped lead to her death.  It also shows how the people left behind have to deal with her death.

This story was totally heart wrenching. I will be honest. It's not for everyone and the actual series on Netflix they didn't pull any punches at all. They SHOWED the actual ending of her life. I will tell you I was bawling my eyes out as I watched this series and I had to turn mute and close my eyes at the one part because it so emotionally affected me that I couldn't handle it.   I think this show affected me so much because I understood so much what Hannah was going through. I hated High School , I was bullied too but unlike today's no bullying rules, my school didn't have that.  When I told my guidance counselor that I was being harassed and asked to please be moved to other classes he said no, that I just needed to suck it up and stick it out for 6 more months.

I know this is a heavy subject for a book reading swap but I had to be honest. I hope I don't depress you :( .   I almost didn't tell you about this and actually read another book so I would have a more uplifting (sorta) book to share with you.

Here are some quotes from others that have read the book: ( These are from the author's website which you can find by clicking here --->) 13 REASONS WHY

"Hannah's story changed Clay's life. It has the power to change many more." —Lauren

"When a book actually affects the way you breathe, you know it is powerful. When a book changes the way you look at life, you know it is nothing short of spectacular. Thirteen Reasons Why is that book. I cant think of anyone who shouldnt read this book. You will hurt, you will smile, and you will never be the same." —Dianna

"This book changed the way I look at the world... at the people around me. It was drastically life-changing, especially since I can relate to Hannahs emotions. I will always love this book. It teaches the reader to be careful about what they do and how they act. It can also help those in a similar situation, or those who know someone suffering. Definitely worth reading." —Maya Dom.