Hole in My Life Part 1

When I close my eyes and think of Jack Gantos living in a motel when his family is living in a different country, I think he is ready for the real world.  He is able to live on his own and finish his last year of highshcool.  He has a dream to become a writter and trys to write every day but it is too hard for him.  Also, I see Jack throwing away his life when he starts smoking weed.  I think he will never make far on his own and never will become a writer.