Bound By Silence

My Tapes speak for me

I no longer have a voice

My heart no longer beats

My soul now wanders restless

Taken for granted and cast down by my peers

Being teased and unable to face my fears

Bound by rumors

No longer happy and free

I search for peace

And someone to speak for me

All I ever wanted was love and understanding

Not trying to be facetious or demanding

Hear my words and see whats really to me

Release my undying words and set me free


By Unisha Jackson

The strangest part of this book so far is how at one point Val felt that the whole world was against her and wished her dead and now within a matter of time her enemies and old freind are slowly learning to forgive her and accept her.

Also how it mentions Nick now and again, but still doesnt reveal more detail into what happened to him in his last moments of life at Garvin High. I would have never thought that Vals dad had a grudge with her because of the shooting, imagine how Val feels now. Parents are suppose to support their children no matter what and it uspets me to read how Vals dad had no consideration for his daughter and what she had been through and that was down right selfish of him.

If you were in Vals dad shoes would you hold her to blame for what happened in the commons? Could you truly forgive her?

This book also brings light that no matter what tragedy or adversity comes along there can be healing as well as forgiveness that can happen. All things have to come to an end and once people open their eyes and see things for what they really are and not judge only then can the healing process begins for everyone involved, even those affected by it in all ways.

This book is a great eye opener and keeps you wanting to read more. I wish there was a part two, it was one of the most intriguing and interesting books I've read in awhile and I look forward to finishing the final chapter.