content: Though we're only half way through it, my class is hooked. They were a little wary at the start, but the first chapter had them cracking up so loud they disturbed the other classes. I've read plenty of reviews that said "I laughed so hard I was in tears", but never really believed them--but this happened to me. The structure of one amusing anectdote after another really lends itself well to a read aloud format (though watch out for some minor expletives). I do realize that the book is not all laughs, but I am curious to see how Mr. Curtis handles the tragic events in Birmingham and how my students will respond. I look forward to the discussion that this should create.