“I am almost a real girl the entire drive home. I went to a diner. I drank hot chocolate and ate french fries. Talked to a guy for a while. Laughed a couple of times. A little like ice-skating for the first time, wobbly, but I did it.”
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
“I smile and play pretend through the Morning Show in the kitchen.”
“Because ain’t that white people for you, wondering if they are happy enough.”
“I am locked into the mirror and there is no door out.”
“The years leech at a man's memories, even those he has vowed never to forget.”
“I can’t tell anymore when I’m asleep and when I’m awake, or which is worse.”