Besides Gordie, Chris is another one of the boys who has a lot of trouble at home. Chris Chambers comes with a backround of physical abuse and neglect. His life consists of two high school dropout brothers, who are up to no good, a neglectful mother, and an abusive father. According to this novella, Gordie says, “Chris came from a bad family, all right, and everyone thought he would turn out bad… including Chris.” Chambers’ abusive father gets intoxicated, causing him to beat Chris. At one point, Chris’ mom had to call him in sick at school because he was beaten up so badly. People are just waiting for Chris to be next in line to turn out as a wreck. For Chris, these moments are unforgettable. He has no parents to lean on, no parental guidance,
