Why did you bring up Judd’s abuse?

My name is Braylen and my class just got done reading your book Shiloh.And I have a question about your book why do you bring up that Judd got abused when he was a kid?I also have a favorite part in the story and I want to share it with you.I loved when Marty got to keep Shiloh for good at the end of the story!And i also have another favorite part.It was when I found out that Shiloh was okay after he got hurt by that dog.And I have one more question what was your favorite part of the story? I really loved your book also.

I think it’s important to understand that most angry, mean people have something in their background that has pushed them that way.  They treat others as they were once treated.  Fortunately there are also people who make up their minds to treat other people kindly, even though they were once treated badly.