Chris Baron’s new book All of Me is a perfect mix of emotion, adversity, and deep thought.  In this novel, the main character, Ari, struggles to find his place in the world as he battles himself.  Tangled in a net of assumptions, self doubt, and hesitance, he fights with his own thoughts on his state, both emotionally and physically.  Throughout the book, Ari constantly compares himself to his friends and wonders if he can get help from his very busy parents – who really don’t have time for their own child.  Ari’s mother is busy painting to earn a living, and his dad has pretty much disappeared. He’ll have to not only lead a battle within his own mind, but on the outside too – with bullies.  Reading this page turner is great for both kids and adults, especially middle grade kids. Often times, they aren’t able to see themselves in books, but with books like All of Me, they are able to relate to Ari’s journey, thoughts, and perspective.  Middle grade readers should not only read the book, but take it as an opportunity to see how others feel and react to situations.  It is great especially for kids going in to Junior High or Middle school, where they’ll face more struggles and have to deal with issues on their own.  Someone should pick up this book and be prepared to go on a wild ride from the streets of San Francisco to the beaches of California as Ari discovers who he really is. Be sure to read All of Me by Chris Baron! (Release date: June 11, 2019)