Book Review: The Fault In Our Stars

I'm a fan of John Green. I first came across this guy from CrashCourse and taken a liking in his humor and educational methods, never would I have realized that he could write a book that made my heart ache and eyes water.
I haven't cried while reading a book for a long time. I think the last time was when I was still in elementary school reading a book I have no idea what it was. Perhaps Dolphin Diaries. As I grown up, I haven't been very emotional other than my emotional weeks of the month and this was not one of them. But the story sucked me in and left me with my heart aching and my eyes watering at the name: Augustus Waters.

When I started this book, I was believing that Hazel would be the one to die since she was the more sick one and the story was about her. I even had a feeling that it would reflect the book that she mentions so much and also stop mid-narrative.
This book, like other romances was very fictional, but touching. I was absolutely charmed by Augustus's character and like Hazel, wanted to just hold him for his comfort and my own.

I loved the writing, and some quotes in this book really struck true with the imagery and the meaning it represented. But the message that TFIOS tried to reveal was hard to sympathize for me. I'm not a girl sick of cancer, and I haven't been as lucky as Hazel to experience such a true love. I can, however, connect in the question of "Will I ever find love?" in the same idea as Hazel would in the beginning.
Perhaps it's missing the angst that is usually in a relationship that gets me excited and heartwretched, so I'm very pleased with my emotions that this book his brought up in me.

I'm going to read this book again, for sure, just because I want another perspective and to feel the same heartwretch that makes me feel like a better person. To learn, love, and live.
Perhaps my blog makes no sense, and will probably make no sense to even the future me. But I enjoyed this book immensely and will hug it tightly to my chest to seek comfort for myself and these characters that see so much of the world in it's imperfections.

Sad Situation

Hanging out with a friend I learn of a most sad situation that I've heard, and powerless to do anything to help.
The talk was fine, but when I got home, I was heartbroken for that friend.

I really wish I could've helped, but I am way out of proximity to help in that area. If that friend was much closer, I could do so much to try and improve her situation.

I really believe that becoming independent is important, regardless if your parent's ability to support you. Working and work experience is extremely important. Work to become independent, a job is a blessing and continue to work to make yourself happy and keep your life healthy.