With all odds against him, sixteen-year old Simon struggles with the loss of his alcoholic mother, which leaves him fending for himself. Later that day he finds out that his best friend is a victim of sexual abuse and witnesses this horrible act whenMoreWith all odds against him, sixteen-year old Simon struggles with the loss of his alcoholic mother, which leaves him fending for himself. Later that day he finds out that his best friend is a victim of sexual abuse and witnesses this horrible act when visiting her home.
Simon finds himself an orphan who turns to self-mutilation, violently lashing out against the evils of the world. This novel is based on one boys true-life tragedies and has given him the passion to be the voice for the forgotten children of the world.