Even though this book wasn't my favorite, I thought that it was very realistic and most certainly could apply to someone's life. The thing that I enjoyed most about Becoming Naomi Leon was the fact that she was able to find her voice amongst all of her troubles. The obstacles she faced only made her a stronger individual. One of the most important chapters in the book was when Naomi had the courage to stand up for herself and speak out against her mother even though it was obvious that Naomi wished the world was different and her mother was a better, more loving one. I was impressed with how she handled herself in trying times, always looking for the best in people and yet she was also able to realize people's faults without hating them for it. I believe the book had a very genuine and realistic ending because even though things didn't turn out well for her regarding her mother, she still had her Gram, Owen, her neighbors, Blanca, and the new acquaintance with her father Santiago. It made me happy to know that he really did care for her and wish to have her in his life for non-selfish reasons. My favorite quote was, "How many others were walking around and not even knowing that someone far away cared for them? Imagine all that love floating in the air, waiting to land on someone's life! (245).