Unwind First Lit. Circle Letter

Dear reading group members,

I know that the new form of the reading/lit. circle letters does not really encourage a letter form, and considering the fact that this is the first time that I am writing in the new format, please don't be surprised if you guys find this whole post awkward to read. This is the first letter I am writing about the new book that we picked, Unwind by Neal Shusterman. The quote that I choose to write about is:

"You Unwinds are all the same. You think that because no one loves you, then you can't love anyone. All right, then, if there's no one you love, then pick someone who needs to hear what you have to say. Say everything that's in your heart- don't hold back" (pg. 109).

I almost forgot to mention. You guys were right. I love the book. The first week of reading is nearly over and I have already finished half of the novel (it's not that impressive because I know you guys found the book so good that you have finished reading). It is something that every teenager in at least America can relate to in times of loneliness. Well, back to this fantastic quote. This is my choice because it is what Sonia says to Conner, and probably to about a hundred more Unwinds that she has taken into her safe house. Sonia has met so many Unwinds that she possibly has them all figured out. Unwinds are made up of two parts. The first half is a mystery containing the Unwind's personality and past. The other half is the fact that Unwinds feel that they are all alone in the world without any love to give or receive. This is the half that all Unwinds have in common and what Sonia sees in all of them. Sonia tells Conner and all the other Unwinds to write their own letters to someone in the world to let them know that they are not alone. But, Sonia had it all planned out. Conner learns of a second purpose of the letter after witting the letter to his parents. The importance of the letter is so that the Unwinds are not forgotten. Sonia is one of the very few people out in this ugly future that still has a respect for human life. She does not enjoy the fact that if people have problems, they just get rid of a child. So, if she is not able to save the child with the efforts of giving them food, shelter, and guiding them in the right path, she will still be able to save their story in a letter. The letter is what preserves the person even though they have vanished within the blink of an eye. The letter allows people to know the Unwind was not all that bad and most of all, they were human too.

Sincerely,
Jacobo