Malik Floyd: Perks

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The letter I chose to write about is Charlies epilogue letter on page 208. August 23, 1992 right before the start of school. The reason I chose to write about this letter is that throughout all the things Charlie faced throughout the book it seems as if everything is turning around for him now.

Dear Charlie,


            Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I’ve been really busy with college work and reading your letters. You have been faced with a lot but I seem as if now you are starting to participate and live your life. Charlie I hate that this situation occurred with your aunt Helen, I really think that it is important for you to forgive her. It is not good dragging baggage with you in your life and from your last letter it seems like you are doing just fine with that. It’s also great that you want to keep your family happy such as your sister, mother, father, brother, Sam and Patrick. I think that is important but one thing that is more important than that is to always make sure that you are happy as well. I have to admit Sam was right when she told you to stray participating and so was Bill. By the way I think that Bill is a great person, I am glad that he invited you to him and his girlfriend’s wedding. I hope they live a happy life together. I am also glad to hear that you are not nervous about starting the tenth grade this year. There is no reason to be because with you participating more I am sure that you will make more friends easily. Though you may get caught up in participating a lot, do not forget to write me if you need anything at all, a friend, someone to talk to, or just to vent I will always be here to listen.

Love Always
Malik


PS. If Bill has not given you anymore books try reading the Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky it is a really great read. 

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