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Heath Gibson

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Burn (2012) 20 exemplars
Gigged (2010) 8 exemplars

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Jason Tillman is not the average teenager in his American school. His father died in Desert Storm when Jason was a newborn and his mother died in a car crash as she and Jason were driving home from church when he was 12. The results were a scar going across his whole face, torment throughout his middle and high school years, and a merciless foster home. His first foster home was with a married man named Mike, who is an alcoholic,has a son and wife, and abuses Jason constantly until Jason is switched to live with an old man named Mr. Coffeen. Mr.Coffeen is a very kind foster parent but Jason, who renamed himself J.T., has an impenetrable shell around him and only focuses on improving himself to 'impress' his dad,as well as school work and ROTC. His main goal is to get the Evans Scholarship, which allows you to become an officer in the military if you can get through the obstacle course the Citadel. J.T. eventually does this but is tormented throughout the school parts of the book by a bully named Chris Walker.
I really enjoyed this book, and would recommend it to all die-hard military patriots. I liked seeing J.T. progress throughout the story, and how he overcame obstacles. The book also had many flashbacks and entries from when he was his younger self, Jason. I almost felt bad for the side character Mr.Coffeen, because even though J.T. was respectful to him he did not treat Mr.Coffeen like a parent in any way. It goes to show what can happen to people through traumatic events, the way they are raised or previously lived, or the stress they have to deal with. This book was about someone who truly wanted not just to be worthy of his father who died for his country, but truly wanted to push themselves beyond the limits. I felt bad about how J.T. was hospitalized by the antagonist at the end of the story, but anyone who reads the book or has read the book that he will overcome that as well.
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TCurless.ELA2 | Hi ha 2 ressenyes més | Jan 11, 2020 |
Gigged is a realistic fiction book written by Heath Gibson. It is about a troubled teen named J.T., who is sixteen and has lived in many foster homes. His father died when he was a little older than a newborn. His father died in Desert Storm and J.T. grew up without a father. His mom died when he was twelve because of a car crash, leaving him with a permanent scar from his left temple to his chin. J.T. faces his own demons throughout the story and blames himself for the death of his mother, convincing himself to become stronger, and never show any weakness. He takes on the roll of his father’s passion, the army. He trains and disciplines himself like a soldier and goes to ROTC academy.
J.T.’s real name is Jason Tillman, and after both his parents died, he lived in different foster homes. The worst one was when he lived with an alcoholic named Mike, and he abused Jason but did it in a way so he would not get in trouble with the authorities. After being transferred, he lived with Mr. Coffeen, whom never laid a hand on J.T. but treated him fair. Jason changed his name after his mom died to J.T. and enrolled in the Rotc academy, where he was quickly turned into the toughest cadet and trained the ‘worst in his academy into the finest batch of soldiers’, as Sergeant Maddox said, and his squad competed with others to win at the citadel, where you are picked to become and officer or not. J.T. also has conflict with his school, like Chris Walker who is a bully and constantly torments J.T., resulting in many verbal and physical fights. J.T. ends up in the hospital after being hit with a chair, and then again, he vows to become stronger, but except like last time, stronger.
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TristanC.G1 | Hi ha 2 ressenyes més | Jan 7, 2019 |
These are the types of books that open your eyes. Sometimes you just have to open up your eyes.

Despite what the world is coming to today, people need to stop being blind and open their eyes. Burn does just that. Even good people have problems that they turn a blind eye too. And this angers me as a Christian. In Matthew 23, Jesus talks about how the pharisee concentrate on the good principles but fail to look at the greater ones. If you have the power, to help someone and you don't, your guilty. With that said, the main character William address that issue. Growing up a PK (preachers kid) William has been taught to do all the right things. But at what expense? Turn away others cause their a bad influence? Don't address that subject cause it's "wrong."

I love how the plot is fully entertaining yet keeps the reader on their toes. I love that with each chapter William is taught to look at things differently then what he ever saw them before. I loved that the reader is able to easily fall into Williams shoes and feel everything he is feeling.

The love interest in this book is good. It was more of a friendship turning into to love but still, I adored it. I like that how open she is with everything. And I agree with her. People now and days need to wake up. Times have changed. We can't continue to address things as delicate issues. *SMH*

Not to mention the pryo thing going on. Those parts get addicting fast!

Burn is the ultimate eye opener. A genuine moving story Burn, makes it way start to your heart. The incredible attention Burn gives leaves the reader breathless. Awesome and inspiring, Burn is awesome!
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Bookswithbite | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Jul 17, 2012 |
Author: Heath Gibson
Published by: FluxNow
Age Recommended: YA (some Language*)
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:

"Burn" by Heath Gibson was some read that I simply will not forget that did keep my attention to the very end. You will get the feeling of anger and even laughter as you read through the many twist and turns.

In "Burn" you will be drawn into a Alabama preacher's Baptist family... Pastor Tucker... who is devoted and committed to his church that takes up most of his time ....thus producing the abandonment of his sons and his fermented wife...... the life of their son.... William... known as Wee-Wee, who just lives to put out fires.....adrenaline is invigorating which is a addiction for him.....there is also another a brother (Steven) who had up till now been considered a bit dashing....now has confirmed he is now gay ......then there is a new black girl named Samantha Johnson from Iowa who is new at the school. Now put this all together and get ready for a good read that will not only shake up this little Alabama town but to find out else happens you must pick up this good read "Burn" to find out. Be ready...it is really a interesting good read finding out just what is going on with William, Steven and Samantha.
I found this characters all amazing... William(Wee-Wee), Steven, Fred & Joy Ehler, Mandy Pearman, Mrs. Pearman, Billy & Seth Parker, Marcus Woubley, Chief Griffin, Leroy Toupes, Terry Brumfield, Mrs. Whitmore, Mrs. Inez, Mr. Thompson, Thad, Ms. Gale, Samantha Johnson, Ms. White, Mr. Jerry, Pastor Tucker, Connie Tucker, Nikki Macalusso, Mr. Simmons, Leonard, Paul, Mrs. Trahan, D.J Trahan, Debby, Buck, Mr. Daniels, Brett Toler, Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Teschner, Ms. Deana Hartley, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Cronyer, Mr. Whitehead and I am sure I have left out someone....you will have to find out who they are.

There was a quote that repeated several times from the Pastor to his boys..."Remember who you are" meaning you are the pastor's son..... so be aware!

I believe "Burn" will be a good read for the YA teen boys who would like to be a hero, however sometimes this can get you in to trouble especially if you take the wrong road to achieve it. Yes, this guilty character was so very desperate for praise and recognition...but at what price?

I would recommend "Burn" as a good read as a good read for the YA's and be ready for a very interesting ending. OMG!
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arlenadean | Hi ha 1 ressenya més | Jul 12, 2012 |

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Obres
2
Membres
28
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#471,397
Valoració
4.0
Ressenyes
5
ISBN
5