Root Hog or Die

Revised: The first four chapters have been revised taking reviews into consideration. Also, the original Chapter 3 is now Chapter 2, while 4 is 3, and 2 has the 4 slot - all of which will effect the attached reviews. Does the shuffling help or hinder? This novel is set within an orphanage in North Carolina during the mid fifties and sixties. Though it is basically true, the characters are composite and the time lines may be occasionally altered with some literary license thrown into the mix. I am looking for ANYTHING which might improve the readability, especially with regards to characters, dialogue, description, etc. Thanks!

• Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Just to Start (Revised for Strongest_Start_Two)"This includes the prologue...."
• Chapter 2 - One Small Step (Revised for Strongest Start Two)"The order of the chapters h..."
• Chapter 3 - Same Time Dream (Revised for Strongest Start Two)"I would appreciate comments..."
• Chapter 4 - For the Record (Revised)"Any and all suggestions for..."
• Chapter 5 - Fight or Flight"A new character comes into ..."
• Chapter 6 - Black and Gray"Luke is now eleven and move..."
• Chapter 7 - The Incinerator"This chapter is rather long..."
• Chapter 8 - The Insanes"I have cut a good bit since..."
• Chapter 9 - The Contest/Departure"This is really two stories ..."
• Chapter 10 - Becky"This chapter introduces Bec..."
• Chapter 11 - The Cigar"This chapter gives a descri..."
• Chapter 12 - The Confrontation"The trip to see Luke's sist..."
• Chapter 13 - The Barber"This chapter introduces ano..."
• Chapter 14 - The Campus Whore"After an accident, Luke get..."
• Chapter 15 - Pheremones on Morrow Mountain"Luke is invited on a social..."
• Chapter 16 - Beer or Milk"Going out to steal watermel..."
• Chapter 17 - I Know Whom I Have Believed"A night in the hospital wit..."
• Chapter 18 - The Games"Luke and others show two ne..."
• Chapter 19 - The Rendezvous"This chapter may be conside..."
• Chapter 20 - Is It Tomorrow?"Luke and Becky's first off ..."
• Chapter 21 - The Rain Came"Becky and Luke take a walk ..."
• Chapter 22 - Tan Suede Slacks"Because of the previous wor..."
• Chapter 23 - The Box"A strange box awaits Luke's..."
• Chapter 24 - Tomorrow"Luke learns that "Tomorrow"..."
• Chapter 25 - The Unwrapped Christmas Present"There is an unexpected surp..."
• Chapter 26 - Love Is a Difficult Thing"Upon returning from Christm..."
• Chapter 27 - Pat's Return"Pat's return calls for cele..."
• Chapter 28 - It Is A Concern"I have skipped a chapter to..."
• Chapter 29 - The Raven"Luke meets with Mr. Quigley..."
• Chapter 30 - Run, Faber, Run"Luke and Richard are asked ..."
• Chapter 31 - Brother's Keeper"Luke enters a talent show."
• Chapter 32 - The Picasso"Luke's Christmas vacation i..."
• Chapter 33 - This Magic Moment"A chapter detailing Luke or..."
• Chapter 34 - The Scholarship"The day before the state wr..."
• Chapter 35 - Root, Hog, or Die"Luke winds up preaching dur..."
• Chapter 36 - Revenge"Luke seeks revenge for a re..."
• Chapter 37 - Exodus (Part 1)"Luke prepares to leave Myer..."
• Chapter 37 - Exodus (Part 2)"Luke leaves Myers Home."