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Wyatt Reaves takes the seat next to you, bloodied and soaking wet, and he is a big-fisted beast. Tell him to stretch out like an X across asphalt and you've got a parking space. But Wyatt's been taking it lying down for too long, and he is NOT happy.
Since he turned twelve and a half, he's been living with his uncle, a traveling salesman of mysterious agenda and questionable intent. Soon, Uncle Spade sees the potential in "kiddo" to earn cash. And that's enough to keep the boy around for nearly six years.
But what life does Wyatt deserve? Alcohol? Drugs? Bare-fisted fights? Tattoos? No friends? No role models? Living in a car? If you're brave enough to stay and listen, you'll hear an astounding story. It's not a pretty road Wyatt has traveled, but growing up rarely is.
Why I Fight by J. Adams Oaks
Despite being a "young adult" novel, this book has a compelling story and rich characters that held my (adult) attention strongly. I read it rapidly and found complex emotions in every page turn. The images are so immediate and accessible that it was like reading a screenplay. I was an avid reader during my "young adult" years (and beyond) and I do not recall ever reading anything like this. There exists unique and different gender and class perspectives in this book that are not often found in this genre. I highly recommend it for female or male readers of any age, but especially think it could be used as a jumping off point for heavier educational discussions with teens about class, race, violence, communication about emotions, and more.
-- Mike Whitt
Publisher : Atheneum Books
Abuse, Adolescence, Alcoholism/Addiction, Book, Coming of Age, Drama, Family Life, Friendship, Muscle Boy, Parenting, Travel
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