Motivated me so much, but at the same time, made me feel so bad for taking everything for granted. I try to use Jessica as a tool to get over the Rigor Mortis Bend while practising for my own track events. Van Draanen does an amazing job of making things sound real, like they can really happen. It like it was more than just another made up story. I felt like the author lost a leg and was actually telling me how it feels.