My best friend gave this book to me and told me to read, but I should expect too much from it. Well I started and finished the book in one night.Doreen was a strong girl in the story, but a lot of what happen to her and what went on didn't seem like it was true enough. I know this a book, but she at times was very naieve in things that happen to her and what she did.The best part of the book overall would be the end for me and the way she finally managed to connect with her father who seemed like he expected so much from her and that is why he was so tough on her. Overall this book was a very quick read and good one.