The book has shocked me with how horrifying their lives are. Everyday the struggle just to survive. I don't get how they can live through all the terror in the daily life. Every time i think i have it hard and will always remember this book.

Where I am at in the book they are just starting their junior year of high school. After being able to have Ms. Gruwell be their teacher again they are excited and determined to succeed to the best ability before their graduation. There class has developed a "family" atmosphere. They all know about each other and love each other. They do everything together. It is shocking what just one person can do that will change everything. Ms. Gruwell had never intended to accomplish what she did. She developed a mother like love towards her students.