All the Truth That's In Me
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4.8 • 26 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From the Printz honor winning author of The Passion of Dolssa, a mesmerizing story about fear, love, and the power of a young woman's voice.
"All the Truth That’s In Me is that rare magical thing—a beautiful love story told in spare, riveting prose.”—The New York Journal of Books
“The love story and the mystery . . . are mesmerizing. Berry’s language undulates and flows. . . . Worthy of multiple reads.”—The Boston Globe
Four years ago, Judith and her best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years ago, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by those who were once her friends and family. Unable to speak, Judith lives like a ghost in her own home, silently pouring out her thoughts to the boy who's owned her heart as long as she can remember--even if he doesn't know it--her childhood friend, Lucas. But when Roswell Station is attacked, long-buried secrets come to light, and Judith is forced to choose: continue to live in silence, or recover her voice, even if it means changing her world, and the lives around her, forever.
The paperback edition includes an exclusive interview with the author and a list of discussion questions for book clubs.
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal
Edgar Award nominee for YA
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten title
Junior Library Guild Selection
Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book
Horn Book Fanfare title
TAYSHAS Top Ten Pick
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This melancholy tale of a village outcast unfolds through the thoughts of Judith, who was kidnapped, held prisoner, and maimed by her captor. Two years later, she has returned home at age 18, but because of her severed tongue, she cannot explain her misfortunes or the crime she witnessed the night she was taken. Most of the townspeople shun her, and even her own mother acts ashamed. In some ways, Judith's silence protects her, but hiding the truth puts her and others at risk. Encouraged by an old friend, Judith is inspired to try to regain some speech. If she can find the means and courage to communicate what she knows, she and other innocent victims might find a form of salvation. Written as Judith's internal monologue directed toward Lucas, the boy she loves, Berry's (The Amaranth Enchantment) novel is suspenseful and haunting. Her poetic narrative ("There's nothing so bright as the stream by day, nothing so black on a moonless night") will draw readers in, and the gradual unveiling of secrets will keep them absorbed. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
I couldn't put the book down, must read
One of the best reads I had in a long time.
I am in absolute awe of Judith, she is such an inspiration to me.
My heart ached for her, I cried, I laughed. So well written! Thank you so much to the author Julie, who instantly made it to the top of my list.
Loved it!
Very thought provoking. Great story. Couldn't put it down. Read it in one day!
AMAZING book
I have finished this book twice now. Once when I was a freshman in high school and now as a young adult. I absolutely love it, it honestly is my all time favorite read. I feel a personal connection with this types of dismal abuse stories due to my own experiences. Although they are sad they are my favorite type to read, for me personally it is sort of therapeutic in a way, and I also just happen to like sad stories. The detail in this book is impeccable. Simple words written by Julie berry evoked such strong emotions in me as I read them, my heart was constantly torn every which way. The first time I picked up the book I just knew I’d love it and then when I began reading I really fell in love with it. I adore the main character Judith. Her story is an albeit tragic one and to be honest I was expecting a sad ending, not a good one. I was very pleased with the way the author chose to write the story, it would seem the story was over and Judith had no hope left and then everything would get better and repeat. I love the setting and feel of the town and the towns people. I like that the author chose to make people so close to Judith be so poisonous towards her out of pure ignorance. It’s shows how humanity can be saddening and ignorant sometimes. You will feel a personal connection to Judith in one way or another and your heart will go out for her. Julie berry did a very good job capturing the realness of the setting and story. I was constantly kept on my toes and very anxious to read on to the next page. Fantastic work and I will DEFINITELY be reading more works from this amazing author. I would recommend this book to literally anyone.