Oct. 4/ 1hr of reading

Lauren Wesley
Ms. Melville
English
October 4, 2008
Title: Just My Luck
Author: by Tajuana Butler
Page #: Chapter one


Summary: This first chapter talks about a women resorting back to her childhood. She sits in a salon getting her hair done for her wedding while she reminisces to her stylist about the hardships of her life. Latina talks about how her mother was never really there when she was a child; her father left her and her mother when she’s was eight years old. She lives in in a one bed room apartment with her mother with cold water and little furniture. Latina hates the fact that her mother and her are living in these conditions. One day when Latina attends school, she is teased repeatedly for her bad hygiene. She becomes highly upset because she knows her mother can’t afford to buy a candy bar and even worst, a bar of soap. Latina’s teacher comes over her house and offers Latina’s mother help. The chapter ends with Latina going to school smelling fresher than ever and having a positive attitude about life. Her mother still lacks interest in Latina’s life but is there when asked of her. Her teacher becomes her best friend and develops a secret crush on her mystery boy.


On a scale of 1-10 so far I would have to rate this book a 10. My reasoning why is because after reading a couple of passages I began to have a like for Latina’s character. In the first chapter I learned that her childhood wasn’t like every other child, but over time she has learned to coupe through it. I admire the passion and the in site that Latina has for life. Even though her life isn’t perfect and her mother isn’t as well, she seems to make the best of it and appreciates life.