Matthew Tully...

          In class today we read a story about a boy named Brent. Written by Matthew Tully. It was about a boy who had a hard childhood. His mom was addicted to drugs and sometimes didn't come home to Brent (6 months old) and his older sister (3 years old.) Brents father was not in the picture. The mom left Brent with her friend so whe could take care of Brent while his mom was trying to get better. She took his sister with her to Flordia, then South Carolina. For 18 years, Brent didnt see him mom. His teachers said he was hard working and intelligant, and seemed to be the leader in class groups.One day Brent wanted to buy a drink at a store, but he had to be 18 to buy it. She clerk asked for some identification; but Brent didnt have any. The clerk didnt take his word. Brent couldn't have a driver's license or go to college or have social secreity because he had no sign  of a birth certificate. He tried looking for his mom nand couldnt find her because she had mulitple last names. Then he found her on facebook. They talked on the phone and planned to meet for the first time in 18 years. Brent met with his real mom and his biological mom. They had a good time and took pictures.           Reading this story made me think of all the other people who go through this problem. It was really good.