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Lädt ... What Kind of Girl (2020. Auflage)von Alyssa Sheinmel (Autor)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This one took a while to get through. First part I thought the protagonist was schizophrenic...boy was I wrong! Each protagonist has layers, layers that were afraid to be exposed. Afraid of being mocked...this is the story of not just physical abuse but emotional abuse. Of needing to be seen and heard, just not knowing how to express themselves in a way that causes physical harm to themselves, either by themselves or by others. Young women need to read this book. Need to know it’s ok to ask for help, to stand up for yourself and what you believe in. To understand you HAVE a voice and that only YOU have the ability to express that voice. ( ) I didn't end up finishing this book personally, since it's definitely not written fro me. The narrative voice for this book is extremely youthful, which I think will resonate well with teen readers. For me, the use of stereotypical labels rather than names for the main characters in this book felt objectifying, although it also served as kind of a Breakfast Club throwback. That said, despite my personal qualms about the book, I will definitely recommend it to educators for inclusion in high school syllabi. Why did it take me so long to reach the last straw? This is an absolutely beautiful, gut-punching book. 4.5/5 rounded up. The only reason it's not a full five stars is because there were a few bits that I felt went on for too long, but overall I thought it was wonderfully well done. I need you to say that you'll love me whether I change the world or not. It's rare for me to find a book that writes anxiety well. Few enough do, but this one definitely makes the list. I'm utterly impressed with Sheinmel's writing and understanding of anxiety. Fair play. I lie awake, going over every single word I said that day (and lucky for me, I have a really good memory so I can usually remember exactly what was said), wondering whom I might have offended, what I might have done wrong, what terrible thing will come back to haunt me ... The story itself focuses on Maya and Junie, two girls struggling with a variety of problems. Maya's boyfriend has been abusing her for months, but the final straw comes when he slaps her so hard across the face that it leaves a bruise, and Maya goes into her principal's office and tells her what's been happening. The problem is, everyone loves Mike. Instantly, some people believe her; inevitably, many don't. Junie on the other hand, is struggling with OCD and cutting, and desperately frets over her relationship with her girlfriend Tess. The story unfolds over just one week and how Maya's confession changes everything for both girls and at their school. My favourite characters were Maya and Hiram, the so-called 'loser stoner' who is also the only one to stand up to Mike. Hiram was just lovely. The point that's emphasised over and over again by Maya is that he asks, he waits, he listens. Hiram is also the only person to notice how Mike's treating Maya before the confession comes. Hiram listens to me. Junie listens. They do more than listen - they ask. This is one of those books that gets it, I think. The struggles victims go through when it comes to bringing their stories forward. The doubt and vitriol they face. Even Maya's own best friend doubts her at points. Maya herself doubts, doubts, doubts. But the book address these emotions with raw honesty and compassion. Totally, totally recommend. keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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HTML: "Both timely and timeless, a powerful exploration of abuse in its many forms, as well as the strength it takes to rise up and speak your truth."â??AMBER SMITH, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes an unflinching exploration of the labels society puts on girls and womenâ??and the strength it takes to rise above it all to claim your worth and declare your truth. The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides. It all started when Mike Parker's girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal's office and said Mike hit her. But her classmates have questions. Why did she go to the principal and not the police? Why did she stay with Mike if he was hurting her? Obviously, if it's true, Mike should face the consequences. But is it true? Some girls want to rally for Mike's expulsionâ??and some want to rally around Mike. As rumors about what really happened spread, the students at North Bay Academy will question what it means to be guilty or innocent, right or wrong. This book is a great choice to start conversations about: dating violence contemporary social problems young adult mental healthPraise for What Kind of Girl: Also by Alyssa Sheinmel: Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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