A Glass Half-Full (of Pessimism), I never read it.

I never read it.

I was supposed to read Island of the Blue Dolphins, like many of us were.

…but I don’t think I read a single chapter.

Same with such hits as:

My Brother Sam is Dead

The Cay

White Fang

and others.

And so began my long career of getting by on charm alone.

Which is to say:

I barely made it through the system.

Also: I’m so sorry, Sokeri.