“Then, one on either side, they walked me to the shore, which was black and endless. But there was a fire waiting. And there was a little meal laid out on a blanket. And there was a whole world beyond that shoreline, beyond the forest, beyond the knuckle mountains, beyond, beyond, beyond, not beneath the surface at all, but beyond and waiting.”
Quote by Emily M. Danforth
Work
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
This novel follows the journey of Cameron Post, a young woman who is sent to a conversion therapy camp after being discovered in a same-sex relationship. The story delves into the complexities of identity, love, and the struggle for self-acceptance in a society that is often unaccepting of LGBTQ+ individuals. more
Author
Emily M. Danforth
Emily M. Danforth is an American author known for her young adult literature, particularly for her exploration of gender, identity, and the challenges of adolescence. Born on January 17, 1980, Danforth graduated from Harvard University. Her first novel, 'America,' received widespread acclaim upon its release in 2011. more
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