Blog #2

In my book there are two main characters. The story is told by Gordie who is 16 and is currently trying to get through school. Gordie works allot and is saving money for various things. Because of the situation that is going on in Gordies family it is very hard for Gordie to keep his mind set on anything. Gordie is a very calm, outgoing, and nice guy. He is always trying to help out various people whether its a man he doesn't know or his crystal meth addicted brother. He cares for all and loves his family very much. Because of what is happening to his brother it is partially changing the way he acts around his family. None of his family is really communicating with each other so the only people Gordie really talks to are his friends. Gordie sometimes cares to much for people. They have given his brother a million chances to earn their trust but he always fails them. He continues to give his brother ample opportunities to succeed and stop using crystal meth.

The other main character is Chase, Gordies crystal meth addicted brother. Since he is using crystal meth his brain is not all there. He really does not have much a personality hes always high, tweaking when he wants his next his, or sleeping after his 3 strait days of getting high. He is very dull and very dumb and doesn't seem to know right from wrong. His weakness is clearly his addiction for crystal meth it changed his life, and it will never be the same.

If you were in Gordies position and your brother came and asked you for more money would you give it to him? If you would give him the money how would you ensure that the money is actually going to something he needs rather than drugs?

Blog #1- Tweaked

The book Tweaked is written by Katherine Holubitsky. The book is about a family of four, the main characters name is Gordie and he is 16 years old. His brother Chase is 17 years old and has been using Crystal Meth for 2 years. He runs away from home while taking thousands of dollars at a time, and goes on Crystal Meth binges. His parents do not know of his drug problem until he gets caught by the police. Chase was in a dark alley on one of his binges and beat a man and put him in critical condition. He is sent to jail and his parents bail him out for $50,000.

His parents do not know what to do, and Gordie his little brother is going through a rough time. Currently their parents are in dept and this is causing a lot of heartache throughout their home. His mother is currently staying at home with Chase keeping an eye on him hoping he smartens up and sobers up. At this point in the story Gordie is working trying to save up money, his father is working as a teacher, Chase is trying to keep off the streets at home, and his mother is keeping a close eye on him. I think the author does a very good job in keeping me interested in this book because right when you think the family has hit rock bottom it gets even worse. Its tough to imagine the things that are happening to this family, but its what makes the book interesting to read. The family has gone through alot and I am very curious to see what this family is like at the end of this story.

Question:
Many people say once a user always a user. Crystal Meth is one of the most addicting drugs out there. In your opinion do you think after all that has happened in Chase's life he will quit using Crystal Meth? Explain?