Taking a deep dive into "TFFY" you will have real life examples of a boy that has had some major trauma points in his life that he had to navigate through. Using those points they were used to cast as an example that others can see and relate to. Painting the picture for the reader. The author wants the reader to view the troubles from the lenses of the author. The reader will experience flashbacks and different parts of life, and even understanding that the author himself couldn't make the correct decisions all the time. This story is based upon understanding that life isn't perfect for people because during the art of perfection usually comes with a lot of grief and sadness behind it. Good things, happen to good people but at what cost? The idea of the book is to get the reader to believe in themselves again or continue to. That after the storm the sun will shine again.
