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Bruises

July 4, 2011
By imperfection GOLD, Gilroy, California
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imperfection GOLD, Gilroy, California
17 articles 9 photos 45 comments

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&quot;Dream as though you&#039;ll live forever, live as though you&#039;ll die today.&quot;<br /> ~James Dean (1931-1955), American Motion Picture Actor, symbol of rebellion

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Leina Išvaizdus Aleksa, named and taught to write by her criminal mother, is living with her two foster parents, Jamie and Paul. Her teacher gives each member of the class a journal to document their lives in, and Leina is dedicated to hers. Leina and her best friend, Claire, become determined to stick together at all costs, although this proves difficult.

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far.from.you. GOLD said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 6:35 pm
far.from.you. GOLD, Bradenton, Florida
17 articles 0 photos 50 comments

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&quot; She completly fell for him, but he didnt even stumble...&lt;/3&quot; -unknown.

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this is so sad)*: exscpecially because things like that happen every day...)*: it's a very good book though, and i did not enjoy reading it... BUT THATS A GOOD THING!(: u are a very talented writer, good job,(: