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SELF CARE

by Daryn, and their confusing relationship becomes increasingly intimate as they blur sexual boundaries. As Gloria spends her days working and nights with Daryn, she notices that Isabel is growing distant—posting provocative photos from hotel rooms and often unavailable for their gossip sessions. When an unimaginable tragedy befalls the girls, Gloria must try to hold her shattered world together as Daryn grows increasingly paranoid, angry, and abusive. Though hard to stomach at times, Smith’s writing is at its best when he’s skewering the often performative nature of sex, dating, and politics, as well as the solipsistic delusion of 21st\u002Dcentury life."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781771966

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This guide to personal wellness offers young readers a thoughtful introduction to self-care practices that support mental and emotional health. Through accessible explanations and practical activitie...

Our Review

This guide to personal wellness offers young readers a thoughtful introduction to self-care practices that support mental and emotional health. Through accessible explanations and practical activities, the book covers essential topics like mindfulness techniques, stress management strategies, and building healthy daily routines. The content balances psychological insights with actionable advice that adolescents can immediately apply to their busy lives, making complex concepts about emotional regulation feel manageable and relevant.

What sets this wellness guide apart is its respectful approach that never talks down to its teenage audience, acknowledging the real pressures they face while providing tools for resilience. The material thoughtfully addresses common adolescent challenges including academic stress, social dynamics, and self-image concerns with compassion and evidence-based solutions. Parents will appreciate the book's grounding in positive psychology principles, while young readers will value the immediate practicality of its suggestions for navigating their complex world with greater confidence and self-awareness.

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