“Puke and starve and cut and drink because you don't want to feel any of this. Puke and starve and cut and drink because you need an anesthetic and it works. For awhile. But then the anesthetic turns into poison and by then it's to late because you are maintaining it now,straight into your soul. It is rotting you and you can't stop.”
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
“If everybody loves you, something is wrong. Find at least one enemy to keep you alert.”
“Live to please the others, and everyone will love you, except yourself.”