i didn't want to read this book at all. i'd ignore it every time i'd pass by it on a book shelf. but, no matter which book store i roamed through, "thirteen reasons why" always glared at me. finally, yesterday, i caved and bought it. i sat down on my porch outside with a vitamin water and a blanket and started reading. and kept reading. and reading. 5 hours later, after a couple bathroom breaks and 10 minutes used to make a smoothie, i'm done and i want to kick myself for ignoring it this long. this book reminds us all the importance of kindness and how a single action, no matter how insignificant, can make or break a person. it has truly changed my life. EVERYONE should read this book.