This book tells about a teenager's life having difficulties on getting along with others.. For sure a lot of people could relate in this novel especially when they remembered the first time they entered Highschool. You meet new people with different personalities. Everything in Highschool is part of growing up and we learn to make our own choices in the future. A story that involves family, love , and friendship. 
 Charlie is a Freshman student and he is a Wallflower. He's sensitive, emotional and weird. His Aunt's death had affected him, and struggled getting along with others. Sometimes, he pretends to be someone he's not. Along the way, he met his new found friends Sam and Patrick, siblings (step siblings) and Senior students. With curiosity and peer pressure, Charlie did a lot of things like smoking, drinking etc.. He did these things with others so he could get along with them and trying to please them as possible. 
 It's kind of annoying when he becomes dramatic. I mean, there's no reason to cry for ( Oh well, he's just emotional and weird) and I hate Craig cheating Sam, I just want to punch him. Another weird thing when he let Patrick kiss him. It's just surprising..a little awkward. Still I like Charlie in a way he learned lessons in life and tries to "participate" in other things. 
 What makes this book beautiful? 
 I can relate to it. 
 I was a Wallflower. It's not that I'm exactly like Charlie. But I had difficulties in getting along with other people when I was in High school. I don't talk a lot and I am not popular. I tried to get along with their conversations, or I am sitting ALONG with them but it was like I'm invisible to them. Like there's a huge wall between us. Sometimes they will just call me or tag me along when they NEEDED something. It hurts to feel being left out in a group.. I must admit that I cried that time. I had a hard time expressing myself to others, afraid that I would be misinterpreted by others. I have friends but only a few knew who I really am. I have lots of sentiments. 
 Sometimes, I just need to be alone. Not being a loner one, but simply just need time for myself where I could do anything I want. This is just one of the books that is closest to my heart. Stephen Chbosky is fantastic. Such a wonderful and moving story. 
 There are things that I've learned in this book: 
 Have a choice of your own. 
 - You could get an advice from your friends, you may take it or not. It's still your decision. 
 Be responsible for your actions 
 - There's always a peer pressure and curiosity. Party, drinking, smoking etc.. But be responsible enough for the consequences. Learn to put your limitations and be stiff enough to balance what is right and wrong. 
 Be Flexible. 
 - Not all the time you meet people with the same personality. Learn to adjust with them, but not all the time. Be sociable and try to get along. Join in activities. Share your interests. 
 Express your feelings to others . 
 - There's nothing wrong to express your feelings. But make sure you say it in a nice and polite way, at least they will know what you are really feeling and Listen to what they are saying whether it's good or bad for sure they will appreciate that. 
 Just Be Yourself 
 - Never pretend to be something you are not. Just be real. You don't have to please everyone. Treasure those people who accept you for who you are. They're keepers. 
 Favorite Quote: 
 "I think the idea is that every person has to live for his or her own life and then make the choice to share it with other people. Maybe that is what makes people "participate." 
 Movie: 
 I watched it, and it was BEAUTIFUL! The actors and actresses fit their roles. It's nice to see Emma Watson outside Harry Potter world. She's awesome. As for the one who played Patrick, he's so funny! That Rocky Horror Show:)