Anthony Rapps Book for.... — Page 2

To fllow up on my earlier post... though I was allowed to read whatever I wanted, being raised knowing about all kinds of issues... I was also aware of dangers and for example NEVER tried any kind of drugs... my point being that being educated is usually a good thing for a teenager as most are being pressured into doing things they wouldn't do if they knew better at the time.

Well, I'm 15 and read it, though many people say I'm mature for my age. It is very emotionally heavy, like others have said; and yes, there are some very sexual scenes. But to be frank, kids around the age of 13 and 14 are already familiar with things like sex; for cryin' out loud we had to take Sex Ed in 8th grade.

as far as the "more mature" parts go, I'm 16 and I was totally fine with those parts. I mean, honestly, to me, he was just being open and honest and I think that is really, really awesome. I guess it just depends on your maturity level with those kinds of things, but I dont see why a mature 14 or 15 year old shouldn't be able to read it.

That said, yes, it is INCREDIBLY emotional, and, in my opinion, you have to be a pretty darn strong person just to read it without breaking down. So, although i think most 14 or 15 year olds could probably handle it in that aspect, its just something to prepare yourself for before reading it. But- its also what makes it so incredible and unbelievably moving and.. amazing, for lack of a better word :)

Hi everyone by the way! I'm new here on these boards haha. I didn't see any introduction threads really so I figured I'd just jump right in

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Updated On: 6/22/06 at 11:16 PM

"I was either 13 or 14 when I read it"

You were either 13 or 14? The book was just released in February. You can't remember that far back?

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You were either 13 or 14? The book was just released in February. You can't remember that far back?

LMAO. this made me laugh. I had the same reaction to that post.

This thread made me want to read this book now!

collen and ljay: My mind's not working it's best tonight. I believe I bought it in March, if memory serves accurately. Therefore, I probably would have been 14.

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To the people who say '18 at least'-
He was FOURTEEN when most of the sexual stuff happened to him. My little sister is twelve, and she's read the book. Not only did she understand it, she also was deeply touched. I don't think age really matters in reading this, but emotional and intellectual maturity. If you're giving it to a younger sibling or child, use your better judgment to see what they would understand. There is a lot of heavy sexual bits, but it's not really that bad, if that's what your worried about.

Def. should be in their teens.