The Perks of Being a Wallflower

In 1999, a book came out that every person should be able to relate to in some way, shape or form. That book is "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." As some of you may have heard, it is going to be a movie, coming out sometime next year. Have you ever read it? No? You should. It's about Charlie, a freshmen in high school who writes letters to his mysterious friend. The letters are harmless, enough. They are just about his day to day life. Along the way, Charlie meets two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who show him how a good life should be lived. During his run ins with Patrick, and Sam, Charlie learns about acceptance for everybody, he also learns about being true to himself, and that he has a good support system.

This book doesn't sound to bad, does it? It's really not, it's an amazing book to read, so why am I talking about it with other banned books? Because it's been banned, of course.

Not to be a spoiler, but Patrick is gay, society frowns on homosexuality so much more than is needed. Charlie experiences with drugs and alcohol, like so many other teens do. There is sexual experience throughout the book. Again it's about teenagers, in high school, what more do you expect?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower shouldn't be a banned book, you know why? Because all it shows is how high school life is. Remember when I said it was a relatable book? This is why. I'm sure we have all known someone in high school who was sexually active in high school. There have also been people, maybe even yourself, who have had to face their demons in high school, or even now, which by the way, Charlie does, each and every day.