Junior's best friend dies in a tragic accident from "summary" of The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Junior's best friend Rowdy was the toughest kid on the rez. He was always ready to fight, always ready to protect Junior from the bullies. They were inseparable, like brothers. They shared everything, from secrets to dreams. But one day, everything changed. Rowdy's father was drunk and angry, driving too fast on a dangerous road. The car crashed, flipping over and over until it landed in a twisted heap. Rowdy's father survived, but Rowdy didn't. He was gone, just like that. Junior was devastated. He couldn't believe that his best friend was gone forever. The pain was unbearable, like a knife twisting in his heart. Junior couldn't eat, couldn't sleep. He felt lost, like a ship without a compass. Rowdy's absence was like a hole in his life, a void that could never be filled. He missed their jokes, their laughter, their adventures. He missed Rowdy's tough love, his loyalty, his strength. Junior felt alone, adrift in a sea of grief. He couldn't imagine a world without Rowdy by his side.
The rez mourned Rowdy's death. The community came together ...
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