Books Like Everything I Thought I Knew
Families who loved Everything I Thought I Knew by Shannon Takaoka often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Everything I Thought I Knew by Shannon Takaoka often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating a major life transition, particularly one involving a loss of identity after a health crisis or a shift in personal goals. Seventeen year old Chloe was a high achieving track star until a heart transplant changed her physical capabilities and her internal desires. The story explores the psychological phenomenon of cellular memory through a secular, slightly speculative lens, following Chloe as she pursues new interests like surfing and investigates the life of her donor. It is a thoughtful exploration of how we define ourselves when our original plans are dismantled, making it an excellent choice for mature teens grappling with the question of who they are when their 'old self' is gone.
