Books Like Tell Us Something True
Families who loved Tell Us Something True by Dana Reinhardt 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 Tell Us Something True by Dana Reinhardt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the fallout of a first major heartbreak or is caught in a web of social white lies to fit in. It speaks to the hollow feeling of losing one's identity after a relationship ends and the desperate, often misguided ways young people try to reinvent themselves to find a sense of belonging. The story follows seventeen year old River, who, after being dumped, accidentally finds himself in a support group for grieving teens. Instead of leaving, he creates a fake persona to stay close to his new friends. It is a poignant exploration of honesty, the weight of secrets, and the messy process of self-forgiveness. Parents will appreciate the realistic, secular approach to mental health and the way it validates the intensity of teenage emotions without being condescending. It is a great choice for encouraging a dialogue about integrity and why we sometimes hide our true selves.
