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=__Why I Fight__ by J. Adams Oaks= Daniel Smith

"Uncle Spade always called it boxing, but what i did was fight, fist fight. I had gloves from Gauge Coleman, but we made more money without them. Crowds like a real knockdown with blood and bruises." -Wyatt Reaves

I chose this quote because I believe that it shows Wyatt's real emotion. It is clear by this statement that he is being misled and that he is chained inside of himself. His uncle is forcing him fight when he really doesn't want to. But he's been mistreated his whole life, and here he really shows that he has had just about enough.

"Don't call me kiddo." -Wyatt Reaves

I think that this quote was a good one to choose because it's the first thing that he says in the book. It's also fitting because the whole story Wyatt is being dubbed kiddo, even though it's clear he doesn't like it. He eventually quits complaining about it, but this is simply to keep his uncle happy. I think that the way he says this is really good at showing how Wyatt is a real tough kid who you don't want to cross.

"I was so glad to leave Lynnesha's then and felt bad for feeling that way, but finally I could relax and work hard." -Wyatt Reaves

Choosing this quote was actually quite easy. I thought that this part of the book really showed a turning point for Wyatt and his crazy life. Lynnesha was a huge part of his life, but he needed Uncle Spade more. He finally showed some responsibility by realizing that he needed to quit dwelling on things and get back to work. __ -Reviews-
 * I didn't care for this. I wanted to like it considering it's a Chicago author and all but it did nothing for me. I didn't care for the character or the writing. -Anna Taj
 * It was an okay book but i expected something with more action like Fight Club instead of a drama like Forest Gump. -Brad Bean
 * The reader roots for Wyatt to get himself on the right path, but there’s just nobody for him to turn to within his family, and he’s too jaded to seek out the help of professionals. -Michelle Rocha
 * Wyatt has little sense of his own identity and self worth. With short sentences and chapters and a likeable main character, this novel is sure to please reluctant readers. -Barbara Clifton

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