When he goes behind his mom's back to join the football team, it brings him more friends and more troubles since his new buddies don't approve of his crush. It had some great lessons in it and it was really enjoyable. The problem is that Mike wants more out of life than just work, work, work. I procrastinated most of my assignments and responsibilities throughout college, as a matter of fact. I would actually love a letter from my dad. It was very interesting and mysterious I, would read it again if I wanted/could. It isn't for sale on Amazon? Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published I think that this book was a real 5 star because it's a book about a boy named mike who lost his dad 7 years ago when his dad died in the army. This is a great coming of age story. and he gets them on certain days and the notes ar saying like enjoy high school and dont argue with people and have a good life. Maybe you’ve had to make decisions that made you cringe because of the thought of change or maybe you just don’t even know what you want to do anymore. The song was first performed at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards, which were held in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired May 15, 2007 on CBS. The voice of the protagonist didn't sound like a real teenager to me, but rather like an adult trying to sound like a teen. and he gets them on certain days and the notes ar saying like enjoy high school and dont argue with people and have a good life. Won this book on Goodreads!!! It's time of great rivalry, wearing of team colors, and obsessing over the... Mike was seven when his father was killed in mysterious circumstances in Afghanistan. His mother is too afraid to even let him play football, and the atmosphere in their run down house is tense. This was hard for me to score so low because I thought the basic plot line was excellent: Mike learns about his dead father through a series of letters that begin arriving shortly before his 16th birthday. Are You Ready for Some Football...Fiction. This story was amazing and not one that I would have picked out for myself. Mike's mom is overprotective, and Mike joins the football team without her knowing. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. A great book. I found the football play-by-plays to be an interruption in the real plot. I promise, there will always be something better. PARTYNEXTDOOR) 10. August 26th 2014 Ultimately, Mike needs to decide who he wants to be, whether or not he decides to follow his parents' advice. I do think, however, there is so much that is good about the story that it's worth reading and discussing with younger readers. At 16 he is busy from dawn to far after dusk with school and work to help his mother and sister survive. I would rate an seven on a scale from one to 10. It was hard to feel empathy for either of them despite the fact that they are living the same hard life as Mike. Only 16 left in stock - order soon. If you’re reading this, maybe you just got out of a long relationship or you found out you’re doing poorly in a class or you're just in a low place in your life. ", Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2016), Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee for High School (2017). Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Unfortunately, as in many young adult stories - the adults were oblivious to everything around them. $19.97 $ 19. "If You're Reading This" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. IfYoureReadingThis.org functions to close the gap between students with mental illness and the people that care about them. He has a overprotective mother, and is poor so he has to work on a farm. 6 God 8. This book has really nice characters and an amazing plotline, anyone who likes realistic fiction I recommend this book to you. Nor is it a mixtape. Listen Now Buy song $1.29. "If You're Reading This" is a song performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. Know that by accepting imperfection, life is so much better lived. The protagonist, Mike, starts receiving letters from his father, before his father passed in the war in Afghanistan, but Mike does not know who is sending them or how his father died. I thought it would be similar to Eight Keys, but for boys. Things change often and it's uncomfortable, especially when you knew you had it made. I enjoy reading young adult literature and overall the story was engaging. (The first page is the "second cover", the second, Technically its starts on page 1, but if you are asking for the pages from the cover it is 2 pages. Let go of your anger. I also enjoyed reading about the Iowa towns that Mike played in. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. It deals with racism, maturing, kissing, bullies, and forgiveness. So he what his dad's letter's say. (The first page is the "second cover", the second page is the dedication page, and the third page is the start of the actual book.). ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Mike's mom is overprotective, and Mike joins the football team without her knowing. If You're Reading This It's Too Late is a commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake. The title of this book is "If You're Reading This", written by Trent Reedy. and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. I realize that Mike is supposed to be more responsible than other kids due to his circumstances, but it still didn't ring true for me. If you’re reading this, it’s late. . Drake If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late Full Zip Link 320Kbps DOWNLOAD HERE - https://bit.ly/2D58yjw Artist: Drake Album: If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late (2015) Genre: Hip-Hop Track list: 1. It doesn't matter who wins arguments, who was right or wrong. April 29, 2021, 6:08 PM . At 16 he is busy from dawn to far after dusk with school and work to help his mother and sister survive. One of my 6th grade boys read it before me and said it was AMAZING. DOWNLOADED 31584 TIMES File Name: If You're Reading This It's Too Late.zip 71.66 MB It will only get better! Listen to Tim McGraw's song below. A remixed version (with most of the audience noise removed, except for applause at the end) was released to radio in June 2007, while McGraw's then-current single "I Need You" (a Faith Hill duet) was also climbing the charts. By Isabel Jauregui. 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