“This girl shivers and crawls under the covers with all her clothes on and falls into an overdue library book, a faerie story with rats and marrow and burning curses. The sentences build a fence around her, a Times Roman 10-point barricade, to keep the thorny voices in her head from getting too close.”
This book delves into the lives of two girls, Lia and Cassie, who are consumed by their struggles with anorexia. The narrative explores the emotional and physical toll of their illness, as well as the societal pressures that contribute to their condition. more
Laurie Halse Anderson is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works often explore the challenges and growth of adolescence, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more
“Capitalism has resulted in material well-being but spiritual bankruptcy.”
“A visit to Père Lachaise in Paris adds a year to one's life”
“Here's where the real power of generosity comes in. Often, the more we give, the more we receive.”
“A person who thought he knew everything simply didn’t understand how much there was to know.”