a long way gone ch. 17-18

I love the fact that the kids can make jokes and laugh about them.  I was so happy for Ishmael when the nurse gave him a rap CD and other gifts.  I felt sos sad when Ishmael began to tell his story.  No one should have to go through that.  I can't believe how cruel these kids can be to another human.  I would have feinting that many times.  It's hard to believe that the people can be so caring for one another and yet so cruel to another enemy.  I can't believe that the nurse didn't hug him or rub his head.  I would have hugged him if he had told me that story.  I don't see why the boys hate the phrase "it's not your fault," but I can see why it would get annoying.  I love that Ishmael can rap again.  I can't believe that he hasn't slept well for months.  He is writing songs and singing them for the nurse.  The dream that he has is a little disturbing.  The fact that the people kept coming back to life and blood filling the room grossed me out.  It was weird that everything kept disappearing.  I love the fact that Ishmael still has family.  I thought that he was the only left alive in his family.  His uncle is so caring in order to take care of him.  The book is getting better.