was this book in any way an isperation to you? if so, then how?

this was a COMPLETE inspiration. i loved the book and the movie. everyone taught me something:
"Ponyboy taught me that things are rough all over, and even though it may not seem like it, people deeply care about you.

Sodapop taught me that its okay to get laid back sometimes.

Darry taught me to protect the ones i love.

Dally taught me that if youre tough, you wont get hurt.

Two-Bit taught me that its okay to make a joke evey once in a while.

Steve taught me that you should always stick with your friends and that people WILL think youre weird if you do flips off of cars.

And Johnny?

Johnny Cade taught me to Stay Gold..."
(none of that is mine i found that off of an article on here that someone else found)
this book really gave me insiration. its insiring me to try writing again. i am now trying to write a story about greasers and how they ARE people too. i have just been given so much inspiration. i could never have looked at the world the way i do now without the gang, especially without Ponyboy Curtis...

gone with the wind

YES IT SHOWED ME THAT THINGS ARE ROUGH ALL OVER

Duh! This book changed my life (not exaggerating)

Ponyboy taught me: never to give up and keep pushing through life no matter how tough it may be
Soda taught me: to try and help people no matter what
Darry taught me: to protect the one's I love and to keep living through the hardest of times
Dally taught me: if your tough you don't get hurt
Steve taught me: that you have to live with what you have and you aren't going to like everyone in your life
Two-Bit taught me: that it is ok to make jokes and have a laugh in life
Johnny taught me: to "Stay Gold!"