Second Chance Summer Sparknotes

I read the book Second Chance Summer, by Megan Matson and it really made an impact on my life. The main character Taylor runs away when things become tough. I tend to run away from things to avoid getting hurt. In 8th grade, I was excluded by a group of girls I thought were my friends. I never realized how many knives were stabbed in my back because I was blinded with manipulation. I still have memory of tears, and sadness. (prep.) Since I feared change, running away always seemed like the safest and easiest option. However, it made me push people away. I had different girls trying to be my friend, but I was scared that our friendship wouldn’t work out. Later in the story, Taylor decides to not run away, but instead she decided to look fear straight in the eyes. In that moment of the book, I realized that life was too short to run away and to be scared. I stood up for myself and all the rumors that they spread about me. I later found my new group of friends that don’t spread rumors or exclude me. I learned how to be a strong and more confident person.
Her dad wanted to go back to their old lake house because it might be his last summer alive. She really wanted a second chance and believed that everyone deserves a second chance in life. Recently a friend made me upset and hurt my feelings when she said a few hurtful things and we got into a fight. Hanging on each insult, I finally decided to let go. (part.) This book helped me reflect and realize that I should give her a second chance. Thankfully, we are still great friends just like Taylor and