So what's the big deal with his name? Why is the title of the whole book named after Bud? It's probably because Bud's name sums up what happens in the book. And that's you" (5.42).Įven though Bud's mother did a great job explaining how Bud's name reflects the type of person he is, we figure it couldn't hurt to talk a little more about the title. It's a little fist of love waiting to unfold and be seen by the world. Waiting for just the right warmth and care to open up. And do you know what a Bud is? A bud is a flower to be. Especially don't you ever let anyone call you Buddy.You're name is Bud, period. Curtis gives us a great explanation in the book, when Bud is remembering how his mother once said, "Bud is your name and don't you ever let anyone call you anything outside of that either. We don't have much guessing to do with this one.
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