i also had both the beginning and end of the book thief. (2) write for approximately 10 minutes each day about stressful events and the feelings they elicit. he knew what he must do. pedestal work really helps to build confidence. the results were better than we could have hoped for. could there be a winner or is it that no matter how harsh and seemingly impossible the conditions are, it is equally impossible to destroy all of life completely so some life will always go on? i think mako deserves nobody to be his partner... what exactly was so sad about this to cry?? 