“Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II” by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Kimberly Kirberger. Pages 63-100.

Summary:

Alicia and Molly was a best friend. They enjoyed the same things, laughed at the same jokes and even had the same love for sunflowers. Their friendship grew very strong. In fifth grade, they were not in the same class, but at lunch they both sat in nearby assigned swats and turned around to talk to each other. They didn’t care anything although they got into trouble because of their friendship. It seemed like nothing could destroy that friendship. When seventh grade started, they were being put to a test. Molly started to hang out with a new group of people. They spent less time together; even they didn’t talk to each other. When Alicia would try to talk to her, Molly would just ignore her. Alicia was so confused. She wanted to tell Molly that how badly she felt. Thus she called to Molly. Nevertheless, Alicia realized she was not the only one hurting after had talked to Molly. She also ignored Molly when Alicia talked to her new friends. Finally, they both decided that they wanted to be with their new friends but they would never forget the fun and friendship they had shared with each other.
Today, Molly and Alicia are finally in the same classes. They still get in trouble for talking too loudly. Molly is not Alicia’s best friends anymore, but Molly more like her sister. Molly taught Alicia something very important. She taught her that things change, people change, and it doesn’t mean you forget the past or try to cover it up. It simply means that you move on, and treasure all the memories.

Opinion:

I really like this story because it told me what I should do for my friendship. You will have a really good friend in your life. Just do your best to keep that friendship. If the friendship is broke with some reasons, please never feel unhappy or upset. Please let’s them go. Both of you also have to learn grow and meet a lot of new friends. Maybe you will meet your old friends many years later. Nothing you can do or stop it. Your friendship will be gone but your memories and they are priceless.

These are from the book. I think that is so meaningful so I would like to share with you guys:
Hold a friend’s band through times of trial,
Let her find love through a hug and a smile;
But also know when it is time to let go-
For each and every one of us must learn to grow.
Sharon A. Heilbrunn