About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the complex emotional aftermath of trauma, specifically sexual assault, or when a young writer is struggling to find their voice in a world that feels dismissive. This memoir in verse follows Jeannine Atkins as she returns home after a traumatic experience during her freshman year of college. Through raw, poignant poems and letters addressed to literary figures like Sylvia Plath and Maya Angelou, she processes her pain and finds the strength to reclaim her identity. The book explores heavy themes of survival, recovery, and institutional misogyny with a realistic but ultimately hopeful lens. It is an excellent choice for mature teens who find solace in literature and need to see a path toward healing and self advocacy.
