My Life in Black and White
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4.1 • 48 Ratings
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- $7.99
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Publisher Description
A smart, funny, and unfailingly honest novel that will leave you pondering the question: If you lost the one thing that defined you, who would you be?
“With a perfect mix of emotional depth and intelligent humor, My Life in Black and White will inspire you to reevaluate what’s important in your own life.”—Susane Colasanti, author of So Much Closer
“An affecting and insightful portrait of recovery and the experiences that shape an individual.”—Publishers Weekly
Lexi and Taylor have been best friends since kindergarten. Lexi is beautiful and Taylor is fun; they are the perfect duo. But everything changes the night Lexi’s face goes through the windshield of the car Taylor’s brother is driving. Now Lexi must not only recover from her injuries but also come to terms with what happened—and what she saw—right before the accident.
With help from some unexpected sources, Lexi navigates the complexities of love and friendship as she struggles to see herself as more than just a pretty face.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Lexi has always been known for her good looks. After finding her boyfriend, Ryan, cheating on her with her best friend at a party, Lexi gets into a car accident and requires reconstructive facial surgery. Devastated by the skin graft and scars, she hides out at home, refusing contact with her former friends and resenting her overbearing, image-conscious mother. When Lexi's 10th-grade year begins, she takes the advice of her down-to-earth sister, Ruthie, and tries out a new persona, getting a funky haircut, wearing Ruthie's unflattering clothes, and adopting new rules for life that include not worrying about appearances and food, forgetting guys, boycotting school functions, becoming more "globally aware," and thinking for herself. Lexi's journey is rewarding and powerful as she comes to see herself, her family, and her friends in ways she never did before. Friend's (For Keeps) character-driven novel is an affecting and insightful portrait of recovery and the experiences that shape an individual. Lexi's intimate narrative voice puts readers in her shoes as she reshapes her life and her relationships. Ages 12 up.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
I love this book! Im always looking for a great book and you nailed it. I now only realized, I was ones of the first (online at least) to read it. I highly recommend this book, it has eye opening reality. If you liked this book "North of beautiful" is right up your ally.
Great book
Natasha Friend wrote this book with a comfortable style. I suggest this book for ages 13+.
Ah-mazing!
This book was amazing. I seriously couldn't but it down. Great read.