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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Raw, Real Medical Memoir Compulsively Readable. Really.
4:56 PM
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In the fickle world of YA lit, memoirs are a rare breed. Cruise the teen shelves at the library or bookstore and you'll find only a few. That's one of the reasons All Better Now, a new memoir by YA novelist Emily Wing Smith is so refreshing. It's unique, yes, but it's also honest, funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful. A tale like this could so easily veer into a sappy, platitude-filled story; it doesn't. It's uplifting while remaining both raw and real. Teens, especially, will appreciate Smith's forthrightness. No matter their age or experience, readers' hearts will go out to young Emily, an entirely empathetic heroine with a wholly compelling story. All Better Now is not the kind of book I usually describe as compulsively readable, but in this case, it's true. I devoured it in one sitting. Hand this one to teens—or anyone, really—who enjoys a quick, enlightening read that will make them look at the people around them with new eyes and a more compassionate heart.
(Readalikes: Reminded me of Small Steps by Peg Kehret and This Star Won't Go Out by Esther Grace Earl)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for brief, non-graphic mention of mature subjects (prostitution, sex, child molestation, male anatomy, etc.)
To the FTC, with love: I bought a copy of All Better Now from Amazon using a portion of the millions I make from my lucrative career as a book blogger. Ha ha.
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I need to get my hands on this one. I've met Emily a few times and would love to learn more about her.
ReplyDeleteI had lunch with Emily and her writing group a few years ago. She's so sweet and positive, you'd never guess how difficult her life has been!
DeleteI really need to read this one. I love Emily so much and I'd love to read her story. I'm glad you liked it and I can't wait to get to it.
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