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I just finish reading Through the Fray by Henty, and I was very blessed by it. What you wrote in your recent blog was just what I was thinking after I read Through the Fray. Ned (the main character), had less physical battles, but rather spiritual battles. He fought to conquer his temper, and to honor his parents. He fought not to completely despair when he was falsely accused and treated brutally. He had to have faith that the Lord would work all things together for good. Henty also showed the value of true friends. Ned's true friends stuck to him, believed in him, and were ready to sacrifice their time, energy, and even their life for him. When all others failed and treated him wrongly, they were there for him. If his friends had not encouraged him and cheered him on, he probably would not have made it "through the fray". This really made me think of what a true friend is and their value. It has inspired me to try to be a truer friend to my siblings and my other friends. Also, to make friendships that really do count, friendships that will weather any storms. In this book both young men and young women can learn heaps of lessons. I was both very blessed and inspired by reading it. -Julia B.