Theme

So far I think one of the themes in my book, The Truth About Forever, is one should not care what anyone else thinks about them and one cannot be perfect.  I think this because in my book Macy is always trying to be the perfect student, kid, employee, and she is so afraid of making mistakes and worried about what people will think of her if she does something wrong that she lets worry take over her life. On pages 112-113 Macy finally realizes that she can’t please anyone and even if she tries she will not succeed.  It says, “Then, about a year and a half too late, it hit me.  I was never going to be perfect.  And what had all my efforts gotten me, really, in the end?  A boyfriend who pushed me away the minute I cracked, making the mistake of being human.  Great grades that would still never be good enough for the girls who Knew Everything.  A quiet, still life, free of any risks, and so many sleepless nights to spend within it, my heart heavy, keeping secrets my sister had empowered herself by telling. This life was fleeting, and I was still searching for the way I wanted to spend it that would make me happy, full, okay again.” (Dessen 112-113). This passage from the book showcases how Macy realizes that she should let go of all her worries and insecurities and do what makes her happy.