Don't give up!
I have the Fire and I am using it to post this response. I have it by my side all the time, take it to my appts to use while waiting, and take it in the car on long trips. You can do so many things on it and it's right by my fingertips. I don't have to go to go upstairs to our office to boot up my computer and wait to get online. I read my email, search the Internet, read this board, play games, check the weather, and most of of all READ! It will take time for you to find out how to do some things. And using the keyboard does get easier with time. I am still learning all of its capabilities. A board member helped me learn how to respond to a post. I also learned on this board about links to many free books. So don't give up. Find a friend that has one to help you or PM me and maybe I can help. Good luck!