The book I just started.

           I just started to read a book called "Bang" by Sharon G. Flake and it is very interesting. The main character, Mann, who is only 13 is dealing w/ more deaths and life problems than most go through in their whole lifetime. His younger  brother was shot and killed and has been on Mann's mind for years. But his father is no help. He tells Mann not to cry about it and to "man up" because he is gone now and is never coming back again. 

What kind of father is he?!!! 

           I feel that, that is the thing that's some people don't understand. Just because  a person is dead does not mean that he is actually gone. My grandpa died about a year and a half ago and he is still always in my prayers and my family always remembers him and what we have been through together. 

           Even though Mann's father can't read this I would like to tell him to go kiss a tree or something because Mann is just 13 and he can cry if he wants to. Even I cry sometimes, especially if I get kicked in my leg, DEAD.! (you figure it out). Anyways, I think Mann should let his father know that Jason is important in his life, and he should be able to show his emotions and never forget him. Yes Mann's dad was in the army, and he had to be tough and "be a man", but that was his past. And this is his son. Why would you ever want to lose one of your own child? I would want to see my son or daughter and grow up to be some one. Because as Mann says, "little kids look funny in caskets." 
           Your life is important, whether it be to some one, or many people. And when you die, you should never be forgotten and gone.  
           Never.