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"Way I Used to Be" by Amber Smith is a 384-page hardcover book published by Mcelderry Books in 2016. This young adult fiction novel deals with themes of sexual abuse, emotions, and feelings, as well as violence. The book, part of the "The Way I Used to Be" series, explores social issues related to girls and women. With a captivating storyline and illustrations, this book is a thought-provoking read that will engage and educate readers about important social themes.

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PublisherMcelderry Books, Margaret K.
ISBN-101481449354
ISBN-139781481449359
eBay Product ID (ePID)211330779

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Book TitleWay I Used to Be
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Social Themes / Sexual Abuse, Girls & Women, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Social Themes / Violence
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorAmber Smith
Book SeriesThe Way I Used to Beser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2015-003952
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsSTARRED REVIEW "This is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love, relationships, and life….Teens will be reminded of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak . VERDICT An important addition for every collection.", The Way I Used To Be is an intensely gripping and raw look at secrets, silence, speaking out, and survival in the aftermath of a sexual assault. A must-have for every collection that serves teens., The Way I Used to Be explores the aftermath of sexual assault with a precision and searing honesty that is often terrifying, sometimes eerily beautiful, and always completely true. It is The Hero's Journey through a distorted circus mirror--one girl's quest to turn desperation into courage, to become a survivor instead of a victim. Amber Smith gets it exactly right., Easily one of the hardest books to read on this list. Brutal, raw and emotional... Eden's story gets told on her terms, in her voice. An honest look at one teen's struggle to find her way back to herself, to mold herself into the survivor she is., Edy's exploration of the meaning of sexuality and intimacy will be thought provoking for teen readers of various experience levels, and this title is likely to find space alongside [Laurie Halse] Anderson's Speak., Don't let a book of this magnitude pass you by. Pick it up and read it because Eden's story demands to be read., With an achingly beautiful narrative and carefully crafted plot, The Way I Used to Be is more than just an excellent book; it's an important one., The Way I Used to Be explores the aftermath of sexual assault with a precision and searing honesty that is often terrifying,sometimes eerily beautiful, and always completely true. It is The Hero's Journey through a distorted circus mirror--one girl's quest to turn desperation into courage, to become a survivor instead of a victim. Amber Smith gets it exactly right., The Way I Used to Be is a beautifully told debut novel spanning four years of a rape survivor's life, This young adult novel is an unflinching look at the struggles of a rape victim to process her trauma and find the strength to rebuild her life., This is far from a feel-good read, but I can't implore how necessary it is to read a book like this one . . . As unforgettable and stirring as Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak , Smith's provocative debut is best described as a survival story with hope and anger serving as prominent themes so fully explored they simmer off the page., STARRED REVIEW "This is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love, relationships, and life....Teens will be reminded of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak . VERDICT An important addition for every collection.", A difficult, painful journey, but teens who have experienced rape and abuse will be grateful for this unvarnished and ultimately hopeful portrait. Eden's shell-shocked narrative is an excellent narrative conduit for what Smith has to say., STARRED REVIEW "This is a poignant book that realistically looks at the lasting effects of trauma on love,relationships, and life….Teens will be reminded of Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak . VERDICT An important addition for every collection.", Easily one of the hardest books to read on this list. Brutal, raw and emotional… Eden's story gets told on her terms, in her voice. An honest look at one teen's struggle to find her way back to herself, to mold herself into the survivor she is.
Grade FromNinth Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisA New York Times bestseller In the tradition of Speak , this extraordinary debut novel shares the unforgettable story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault. Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn't change who she was. But the night her brother's best friend rapes her, Eden's world capsizes. What was once simple, is now complex. What Eden once loved--who she once loved--she now hates. What she thought she knew to be true, is now lies. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she knows she's supposed to tell someone what happened but she can't. So she buries it instead. And she buries the way she used to be. Told in four parts--freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year--this provocative debut reveals the deep cuts of trauma. But it also demonstrates one young woman's strength as she navigates the disappointment and unbearable pains of adolescence, of first love and first heartbreak, of friendships broken and rebuilt, and while learning to embrace a power of survival she never knew she had hidden within her heart., A New York Times bestseller! In the tradition of Speak , this extraordinary debut novel shares the unforgettable story of a young woman as she struggles to find strength in the aftermath of an assault. Eden was always good at being good. Starting high school didn't change who she was. But the night her brother's best friend rapes her, Eden's world capsizes. What was once simple, is now complex. What Eden once loved--who she once loved--she now hates. What she thought she knew to be true, is now lies. Nothing makes sense anymore, and she knows she's supposed to tell someone what happened but she can't. So she buries it instead. And she buries the way she used to be. Told in four parts--freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year--this provocative debut reveals the deep cuts of trauma. But it also demonstrates one young woman's strength as she navigates the disappointment and unbearable pains of adolescence, of first love and first heartbreak, of friendships broken and rebuilt, and while learning to embrace a power of survival she never knew she had hidden within her heart.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.S595Way 2016

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