Why We Broke Up

In the past few weeks i have been reading the book titled Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler. I must say I am so glad Mrs. Healey got it and suggested I read it, because I feel as if I were meant to read this book. First of all, the author of this book is the same person who wrote A Series of Unfortunate Events, and I was in love with those books. I was very shocked to realize that the author of such dark and creepy books is capable of creating such a masterpiece that I can relate to. Why We Broke Up is written in the viewpoint of a girl who has recently broken up with her boyfriend, and is retelling their story in a letter to him. I must admit that I can relate so much to their relationship, and have seen this turn of events in my own past. Unfortunately, I wish I could have been as confident as Min. I wish that I would have been absolutely sure of what I wanted, instead of just making a rash decision and hoping it was the right choice. Whereas Min is confident in her decision to breakup with Ed (so far she is, anyway.. I haven't gotten to the end), I was once unsure about what I wanted and couldn't figure out what was the right choice and what was the wrong one. However, as I am reading this novel, it has further helped me to realize that I need to be confident about my choice and know that I made my decision for valid reasons. It is almost like Min is telling this story to me in order to help me feel reassured that everything happens for a reason and will be ok in the end. I would recommend this book to anyone of any age. This story Min tells is one that I think everyone has gone through at one point in their lives. Even though the heartbreak was strictly meant for Ed and Min, I feel as if my heart is breaking for them and for myself all over again, and that is why I would recommend this book. Because I believe that every once in a while, everyone should be reminded of their first love.