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The Burn Journals By Brent Runyon
Quotations • “It’s a scary story because we’ve all, at one time or another, felt some of the things Brent felt: hopeless, stupid, useless. His emotional honesty will give you pause – and it should. Read this book to learn not only about Brent and his story, but your own…The details are excruciating at times and the reader suffers along with Brent.” • Young Adults Book Central: A Haunting True Story by Kimberly Pauley • “It's a fascinating journey through a teenager's mind, only lacking information about what happened to Brent after he returned to school” -KirkusReviews
BIG Questions • What would you do for a friend that you think is think is potentially suicidal? • What type of influence does suicide have on victims families? • In the story Brent’s mother had no idea he was so unhappy and depressed, how do you think someone such a family member can be so blind from signn of depression when they are the people that know you best?
Bibliography • "About the Book/ Reviews .” Kirkus Reviews (2008): 1. Web. 21 Feb 2011. <http://www.burnjournals.com/content.html> • "Burning Match." Web. 21 Feb 2011. www.google.images.com. • Pauley, Kimberly. "A Haunting True Story." Young Adults Books Central (2010): n. page. Web. 21 Feb 2011.http://www.yabookscentral.com/cfusion/index.cfm? • fuseAction=books.review&review_id=5640. • Images from 2nd slide: • "The Burn Journal Images." Photo Gallery. Web. 21 Feb 2011.http://www.burnjournals.com/content.html