Itching for Part Three?

"I fell in love with the eyes looking at me, and the smiles. I think charity work is the most seductive thing in the world and I've never done it before." -Olivia Weston.

That quote truly touched my emotional barrier and cracked it. In my mind I was playing out Ms. Weston as some type of angel, meant to come to Behala and alter the lives of these people. She was a vital character as the story progresses, without her the boys would be filled with information from the world wide web but wouldn't have access to private information.

"The whole neighborhood came out, apparently. Father Julliard says the people here are like that. When one of their number is hurt, everyone feels the wound." Now, imagine our society like that, with that compassion for one another. There wouldn't be no violence, for once we'd have peace. Yet there's always this negative force that pushes against that. The world can only wish.

It looks to me Olivia is quite aware of her budget, yet still seems to be able to negotiate and present Gardo what he wants. She's ever so kindhearted. Yet the writing in this book told by Father Julliard and Mother Olivia aren't until all the events had happened (in the beginning of every character introduction). As if they are aware of the whole plot and retells it when the deal has been done. That's quite an outstanding approach, wouldn't you agree?

The prisoner, Gabriel Olondriz was very polite, in fact all of the prisoners seemed to be. It surprised me if you dare to compare the inmates here. This is relative to the eighth grade field trip to the jail, and I advise you keep this story in mind when you visit there, it'll have you pity their lifestyle even more. They were good people, just in poverty. Do you believe our government would stoop so low to this level? Can you imagine? Gabriel was a great man, one for his country just hasn't been proven innocent.

The gardener is far too cool and loves to state what he feels! Actually I think I know a couple of straight forward people such as him. I loved his final words on p. 138 & 139. (Sorry I returned the book and I haven't copied those exact words in my notes.)

Jose Angelico's adoption consisting of thirteen boys, and nineteen girls, even four of his own was life changing. Truly life changing. It's like a classroom, but the fact that he saved those childrens' lives from becoming worse.

Can you imagine yourself recalling ever so much as Gardo had? That was breath taking!

Chapter ten of part three was fabulous. I wish the dead in peace, the bible to be in the right hands, and for some reason if you were in the boys' position, there was a great need of appreciation for Olivia. (See page 149.)

That wraps it up. Phew, longest post for me ><