In this amazing book, a 14 year-old boy sets himself on fire in an attempt to commit suicide. This is the story of his recovery. This is based on the author’s life.  (Jean B. Bellavance for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards, 2005-2006)

Booktalk #2

Brent Runyon is a real person who almost didn’t write this book.  He almost didn’t do a lot of things. At age 14 he put on his favorite black robe, doused himself in gasoline and lit a match. This is the true story of his recovery.  He describes life in the burn unit. He talks candidly about the psychological impacts and the pain he put his family through.  Meet a man who knows what it’s like to commit suicide and what it’s like to decide to survive it.  (Georgia Peach Book Awards, 2006-2007)