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You'd Be Home Now

Name: You'd Be Home Now
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Girl in Pieces comes a stunning novel that Vanity Fair calls “impossibly moving” and “suffused with light”. In this raw, deeply personal story, a teenaged girl struggles to find herself amidst the fallout of her brother's addiction in a town ravaged by the opioid crisis.For all of Emory's life she's been told who she is. In town she's the rich one--the great-great-granddaughter of the mill's founder. At school she's hot Maddie Ward's younger sister. And at home, she's the good one, her stoner older brother Joey's babysitter. Everything was turned on its head, though, when she and Joey were in the car accident that killed Candy MontClaire. The car accident that revealed just how bad Joey's drug habit was.Four months later, Emmy's junior year is starting, Joey is home from rehab, and the entire town of Mill Haven is still reeling from the accident. Everyone's telling Emmy who she is, but so much has changed, how can she be the same person? Or was she ever that person at all?Mill Haven wants everyone to live one story, but Emmy's beginning to see that people are more than they appear. Her brother, who might not be “cured,” the popular guy who lives next door, and most of all, many “ghostie” addicts who haunt the edges of the town. People spend so much time telling her who she is--it might be time to decide for herself.A journey of one sister, one brother, one family, to finally recognize and love each other for who they are, not who they are supposed to be, You'd Be Home Now is Kathleen Glasgow's glorious and heartbreaking story about the opioid crisis, and how it touches all of us.

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Experience an emotional rollercoaster with "You'd Be Home Now," the critically acclaimed novel by the bestselling author of Girl in Pieces! Get ready to be captivated by this raw and deeply personal story that Vanity Fair describes as "impossibly moving" and "suffused with light." Immerse yourself in the remarkable journey of a teenage girl struggling to find her identity amidst the devastating impact of her brother's addiction in a town torn apart by the opioid crisis.

In Mill Haven, Emory has always been defined by others – the rich one in town, the younger sister of the popular Maddie Ward, and her older brother Joey's caretaker. However, a tragic car accident changes everything, exposing Joey's dangerous drug habit. As Emmy's junior year begins and Joey returns from rehab, the aftermath of the accident continues to haunt Mill Haven. With everyone trying to define who she is, Emmy starts questioning her own identity and whether she has ever truly known herself.

But Mill Haven's residents are more than meets the eye. As Emmy delves deeper into her broken community, she discovers her brother's transformation may not be as complete as everyone thinks. Alongside the popular guy next door and the "ghostie" addicts haunting the outskirts of town, Emmy learns that people are complex, defying the expectations placed upon them. It's time for her to break free from the labels and decide who she wants to be.

Unveil the powerful message of love, acceptance, and self-discovery as one family embarks on a journey of understanding. Kathleen Glasgow weaves a masterful tale that delves into the heart of the opioid crisis, leaving no reader untouched. Don't miss the opportunity to be moved by "You'd Be Home Now," a story that will resonate with your soul and change the way you view addiction.

Ready to embark on this unforgettable journey? Get your copy of "You'd Be Home Now" here and discover the poignant truths hidden within its pages.

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