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Book Synopsis: WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD FOR TEENS! A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health—anxiety, perfectionism, depression—and the healing powers of art—perfect for fans of Girl in Pieces and How it Feels to Float. Whatever you struggle with, you are not alone and you are already enough—just the way you are.
It's been three months since The Night on the Bathroom Floor—when Lily found her older sister Alice hurting herself. Ever since then, Lily has been desperately trying to keep things together, for herself and for her family. But now Alice is coming home from her treatment program, and it is becoming harder for Lily to ignore all of the feelings she's been trying to outrun.
Enter Micah, a new student at school with a past of his own. He was in treatment with Alice and seems determined to get Lily to process not only Alice's experience, but her own. Because Lily has secrets, too. Compulsions she can't seem to let go of and thoughts she can't drown out.
When Lily and Micah embark on an art project for school involving finding poetry in unexpected places, she realizes that it's the words she's been swallowing that desperately want to break through.
"A tender, heartfelt, and realistic look at mental illness, familial love, and finding your voice."—Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
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The Words We Keep is the captivating and award-winning book that delves deep into the struggles of mental health issues such as anxiety, perfectionism, and depression. If you are a fan of powerful stories like Girl in Pieces and How it Feels to Float, then this is the must-read novel for you. It reassures you that no matter what you are going through, you are not alone and you are enough just the way you are.
This emotionally charged book follows Lily's journey as she tries to hold her family together after the heart-wrenching incident she witnessed involving her sister Alice. But when Alice returns from her treatment program, Lily's own emotions start to surface, and she can no longer ignore the turmoil inside. Along comes Micah, a new student with his own troubled past, who pushes Lily to confront not only her sister's experience but also her own hidden secrets. Brace yourself for a story that will leave you breathless.
As Lily and Micah develop a unique artistic partnership, they embark on an inspiring school project that involves uncovering poetry in unexpected places. Through this creative journey, Lily discovers that the words she has been suppressing desperately want to be heard. This book is an authentic portrayal of mental illness, highlighting the power of familial love and the importance of finding your voice.
If you crave a heartfelt and realistic narrative, don't miss The Words We Keep. Kathleen Glasgow, the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces, describes it as "a tender, heartfelt, and realistic look at mental illness, familial love, and finding your voice." Take the first step towards immersing yourself in this moving story by ordering The Words We Keep today.
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