Fron "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" by Dave Eggers

     This excerpt from Eggers' piece tells of a time in his life when he had to take care of his younger brother. Eggers' ability to let the reader into his head, and know exactly what he is thinking and how he is feeling. To have to take the care of your younger brother into your own hands after the death of both of your parents is something very hard to go through, much less write about. Though some parts of the piece seemed a little self indulgent, I admired the intimate quality of the piece.