Attention all readers! Ever hear about this touching book called Speak? If not I'm here to tell you that it is a fantastic book that many of you can relate to.  Melinda goes through many of the problems that arise from depression and I know some of you do as well.This is exactly why I encourage you to go out and read this book! Just remember that we are all trees continuing to grow. We can't just let one cut off branch keep us from moving on. Instead, we have to continue to thrive for the sun and water that we need and heal that branch once again.

        I have many reasons as to why i chose trees as my symbol and depression as my theme. The reason why i chose a tree as my symbol was because it is referred to a lot in the book Speak. It also resembles how everyone can leave the past behind and move on. Nobody should let anything anything bring them down no matter how bad the situation gets. Everyone should always just remember to grow a new branch and thrive for the Sun and water they need to continue growing.
        For my theme, I focused on depression. Melinda goes through many problems that lead to her depression. At some points she even wonders is she wants to continue on with life even after one incident. Many people in this world suffer from depression whether it be from a past incident or any other situation, which is why this book would be great for them because they know that they aren't the only ones suffering.