The book The Facts Speak for Themselves by Brock Cole was not my first choice but I ended up choosing it after reading the inside cover. The fact that a 13 year old girl was implicated in a murder/suicide sounded interesting. It seems unlikely that such a young innocent girl could be involved in something like that. The title of the book is fitting; it not only speaks to the underlying plot but is a testament to the way people interpret the facts to fit whatever scenario they feel is most likely.
The story’s main character Linda is only thirteen years old and has made the leap from childhood to adult hood rather quickly. The story gives a clear impression that she hasn’t had any support from her parents and usually takes on adult roles in her parent’s absence. Her mother’s perpetual need to be with someone has robbed Linda of a parental figure that she needs and wants. The constant moving has prevented Linda from making any lasting connections but from within her own family. Her brothers are probably the only stable figures in her life. Your first introduction to Linda is in an interview room at a police station. She has blood on her hands and is being questioned by the police and a social worker. The police are trying to contact her mother but they can not seem to reach her. The police are questioning her about a murder she was witness to. Linda discovers after giving her statement that everything she has stated that happen has been manipulated into a motive that makes her look guilty. Linda realizes she must tell her own story so the reader can hear what really happened in her own words. The story Linda tells is really a confession of the soul. Everything she has experienced is within the pages for the reader to discover. She has had a horrible childhood and has dealt with adult situations far sooner than she should have. Linda’s account is straight up and compelling honest. She wants to tell her story because the facts speak for themselves. I think that even though the murder is the main plot, the real story is about a girl trying to survive with out any support or guidance. She hopes that by telling her story, the truth, someone will notice and help her find her way. This book expresses her struggle and how throughout her entire life someone has been limiting her choices. Finally she has the courage to stand up and for herself and prove that the reality of some ones life can be very different from what other people see.
The story’s main character Linda is only thirteen years old and has made the leap from childhood to adult hood rather quickly. The story gives a clear impression that she hasn’t had any support from her parents and usually takes on adult roles in her parent’s absence. Her mother’s perpetual need to be with someone has robbed Linda of a parental figure that she needs and wants. The constant moving has prevented Linda from making any lasting connections but from within her own family. Her brothers are probably the only stable figures in her life. Your first introduction to Linda is in an interview room at a police station. She has blood on her hands and is being questioned by the police and a social worker. The police are trying to contact her mother but they can not seem to reach her. The police are questioning her about a murder she was witness to. Linda discovers after giving her statement that everything she has stated that happen has been manipulated into a motive that makes her look guilty. Linda realizes she must tell her own story so the reader can hear what really happened in her own words. The story Linda tells is really a confession of the soul. Everything she has experienced is within the pages for the reader to discover. She has had a horrible childhood and has dealt with adult situations far sooner than she should have. Linda’s account is straight up and compelling honest. She wants to tell her story because the facts speak for themselves. I think that even though the murder is the main plot, the real story is about a girl trying to survive with out any support or guidance. She hopes that by telling her story, the truth, someone will notice and help her find her way. This book expresses her struggle and how throughout her entire life someone has been limiting her choices. Finally she has the courage to stand up and for herself and prove that the reality of some ones life can be very different from what other people see.
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