This is one of the few books that had me cringing in public--realizing it and still not being able to stop. In a very good way.
It's really amazing to see how much Rapp can do with such few words, and I am so impressed with how he shows everything--the hurt, the abuse, the way these kids are so fucked up most of the time they don't even realize they're fucked up--without telling a single thing. Incredibly powerful story, as are all of Rapp's books.