Chapter 11 Summary and Analysis

James meets Matty Jackson, a formerly famous featherweight boxer with an addiction to crack who perfectly fits in with James and Leonard's group of friends at the Clinic. James also pays a visit to Joanne and describes the moment of clarity that he experienced the day before in the woods. As a result, James receives a Step 1 coloring book and is asked to write a personal goal on the goal board. James cracks jokes to Ken when he receives this assignment, and although he has agreed to put effort into his recovery, he still resists authority figures at every turn.

When he returns to his room, James learns that two of his roommates, Warren and John, will be leaving the Clinic that day. Warren feels prepared, but John cries because he knows that he is not ready to face the real...