Shannon (the author of this book) was 13. She hated her parents, her friends, her body, her life in general. She struggled with drinking and drug experimentation. She was sexually assaulted, and tried to starve herself. Sounds like a teen problem novel in the extreme, right? It isn't--it's the author's autobiographical account of her teen years and how she found ways to survive the pain, and gradually find peace with the world and her life. The book is written by Shannon McLinden, who tells the story of her teen years growing up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Overall, it's a hopeful, honest book (and a fast read) especially for girls who can have tremendous mood swings during their teen years. A discussion guide is included for use by teachers, counselors, or book clubs.
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