As The Soloist came to an end I could not help the wave of pure joy and relief that washed over me and overwhelmed my very being. Although Nathaniel wasn't cured from his disease it was comforting to know that there is a chance for him. A chance that day by day he can be on a road of recovery and maybe one day he'd be able to face his fears and do his best to help maintain his situation.
I was very pessimistic while anticipating the end of the story, expecting something to go horribly wrong and all the progress of Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers to go down the drain but much to my surprise the end was one of optimism of the future and the wonder of where Nathaniel was now and if his condition had improved by a slight percentage if any at all. Reading this book as really opened me up to the real life situations what happen everyday all under the radar if the average citizen. The pain and suffering that we ignore on the subway or the cries of help we cross the street to avoid.
This book helped me realize that just because people are homeless and may seem to be bumming around, it is not by choice but often because there is no other option. They live in a cold world where all that is needed is a helping hand and a listening ear. I portray the world as a different place because of The Soloist and I have a desire to now make a difference just as Steve Lopez did of Nathaniel Ayers, and Nathaniel Ayers for not only Los Angeles but the world.
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