The Perks of Being a Wallflower - by Stephen Chbosky

I loved this book. Charlie is an odd 15 year old kid who spends a lot of time reading books to quiet his brain. We are let in on the fact that Charlie had a breakdown a while ago and while he is recovering nicely, his family is still on the lookout for signs of problems. Charlie makes some friends including Patrick and Sam, who are brother and sister. The list of "first experiences" that Charlie has in this story is long and yet he makes it through in pretty good shape. It is the secret he has been carrying since childhood, though, that was the reason for his breakdown. This is a must-read for anyone who likes quirky characters. These few sentences did not do the book justice.