It's Kind of A Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Why do I suck at keeping my word so much?  ...Well, I am still reading Time Traveler's Wife but somehow I finished this book before that one.
So moving on, I really like this book.  It was a fast/light read yet it dealt with a heavy topic.  This book is about a kid who focuses on school so much, he develops depression.  One day, he planned to commit suicide but he is smart, so he checks himself into a hospital, leaving him in the adult psychiatric floor.  In a week or so, he becomes happier because of the simple life there and the interesting people he met.  This story taught me that we can find happiness in the oddest places.  Like, look at Anne of Green Gables.  I never would have thought PEI would be so great until I knew about good ole' Anne Shirley!

So, this character's name is Craig Gilner.  If I was him, I would just cry every night.  I actually had the experience of going through depression before because of school. When I was 15, I'd stay up till 3-5am, just crying because of this evil teacher I had and the work she gave me.  I even dream of this teacher chasing me, telling me that I failed.  I thought my life was over because of her class.  Just thinking of this class gives me a shiver.  I can't really change the decisions of Craig because I think most of his were pretty good.  In the end, he switched to a school that was easier and made him happy.  I guess aiming for the highest thing is pretty dumb to do if it will lead you to nowhere (depression).
Why is happiness the most simple thing to find yet the most complex?

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