Its so sweet, a really good coming of age book.. for all ages

"And all the books you've read have been read by other people. And all the songs you've loved have been heard by other people. And that girl that's pretty to you is pretty to other people. And you know that if you looked at these facts when you were happy, you would feel great because you are describing 'unity.' It's like when you are excited about a girl and you see a couple holding hands, and you feel so happy for them. And other times you see the same couple, and they make you so mad. And all you want is to always feel happy for them because you know that if you do, then it means you're happy, too."

"If I ever have kids, and they are upset, I won't tell them that people are starving in China or anything like that because it wouldn't change the fact that they were upset."

"We accept the love we think we deserve."

"Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. "

I've read this book countless times since I was about 15. It means more to me every time I read it and I recommend it to everyone I know. You should read it too!

the quotes alone make me jump at the thought of owning this book.

An intense look at the life of a teenager. The story is told through a series of letters written to a friend by the narrator. It explores hot topics such as drug use, abuse and sexuality.

Coming in at number 10 on the list of most frequently challenged books of 2007 is this novel composed as a series of letters written by high school freshman Charlie. Charlie's life is drama-laden and he indulges in it as only a sensitive adolescent can. There's not an issue that doesn't come up, creating lots of stuff for people to object to: language, sex, and homosexuality among them.

this is one of my favorite books ever...really wonderful read. its a fun, touching coming of age. (via amazon.com)

Synopsis
Standing on the fringes of life...

offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.

This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite.

Through Charlie, Stephen Chbosky has created a deeply affecting coming-of-age story, a powerful novel that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller coaster days known as growing up.



;;My absolute favorite book of all time. Without a doubt.