Catcher in the Garden State...

Right now I'm really into both Catcher in the Rye and the movie Garden State. I made a connection finally as to why...they are both coming of age stories. In both of them, Holden and Largeman are both finding out who they are and why they are the way that they are. Especially in Garden State.

I think the reason that I like them is because I can relate. Life sucks, and we are all figuring that out. Things beyond are control are causing us to be the people we are. And that pisses me off. I want to be in control. I want to say God is in control, but that seems like a formality. I need some practicality to join along side of all of these phrases of Christiandom. Maybe that's because I lack faith.

Holden Caulfield is genuine. That's why I like him. Andrew Largeman is confused. Thats' why I like him. I'm that way too, but I don't like myself. Interesting how that is. If anyone out there knows some other coming of age movies/books (more movies than books) send me a message so that I can watch/read (more watching) them.