That Was Then, This Is Now by S.E. Hinton

This was the book that got me into reading. It’s definitely one of my favourites, or if not my favourite. It truly pains me to part with this one. ~ crease through the centre {visible in photo} The back cover says… DOES GROWING UP HAVE TO MEAN GROWING APART? Since childhood, Bryon and Mark have been as close as brothers. Now things are changing. Bryon's growing up, spending a lot of time with girls, and thinking about who he wants to be.Mark still just lives for the thrill of the moment. The two are growing apart-but holding on-until Bryon makes a shocking discovery about Mark. Now Bryon faces a terrible decision-one that will change both of their lives forever.