We Need To Tell Kids Flat Out:

The Movie Is More Real In So Many Ways Than The Life I Am Leading. No, That’s Not True. I Just Desperately Wish This Was Only A Movie.

I Admired The Work Ethic Of The Cowboys I Read About. The Idea Of These Young People Taking On This Much Responsibility Was Impressive. I Would Like Modern Readers To Have An Appreciation Of This.

Reading Is Not Optional.

You Cannot Live This Life Anymore Without The Ability To Read.

Looks To Me Like You've Been Making Garbage For A While And Dragging It With You. Now You Need To Get Out Of Here, And That Garbage Is Weighing You Down.