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"WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? A powerful story of two teens searching: one for their place in the world, the other for a reason to survive. After her mother's sudden death, artistically gifted Megan lost her will to draw as she watched her family crumble. When her father unexpectedly moves what's left of them halfway across the country to mend, Megan must try, yet again, to rise from the ashes and create a new existence for herself. She's intrigued when she sees Shawn-a secluded classmate who sparks unexpected drawing inspiration. Shawn is protecting a terrible secret and teeters on the edge of letting go. With each layer Megan strips from him, she gets hints about how broken he is. If Shawn is brave enough to open up, Megan might be his undoing-which could save his life. But when Megan learns his darkest secret, will she be able to convince him life is still worth living? Through a heart-wrenching journey that immerses Megan's entire family in the dangerous and unthinkable world Shawn lives in, Megan succumbs to certain truths about life: Nothing happens by accident. We are exactly where we're meant to be. We all really are here for a reason." -- Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Four years have passed since Miranda, beloved wife and mother, was tragically taken from them. Even more tragic because the cause was unexpected and entirely preventable. Even worse because the head-on collision was not due to drunk driving or DUI, but negligence. Inattentive driving.
Each Brennar processed the loss in their own way. Meg, the youngest, became depressed and morose, losing her passion for drawing, an art form she excelled at and had planned to pursue. Bobby, the middle child, acted out. Josh, the oldest, was, as always, a rock. Stable and supportive. Their father was even more absent than usual.
Then, as if things were not bad enough, dad made the unilateral decision to uproot them to move to a small town, closer to family. Another loss. Gone was their life in the city, their friends, places that held precious memories. It felt like the end of the world. But... it wasn't. It was just... a different world. And, slowly, they were acclimating.
Then... Meg met Shawn, a boy even more traumatized and damaged than she was. He had walls built up and didn't trust easily. Given his troubled family background, it was understandable. Developing any kind of relationship with him would take patience. But, Meg was ready and willing, despite the initial apprehension of her family.
From the first chapter, the storyline struck me as true-to-life. The setting, dialogue, and relationship dynamics were authentic. The writing style was readable and the chapters short. Even though Meg and Shawn are the principal characters, the supporting characters play significant roles.
Despite being intense(subject matter is dark, triggering, and intended for a mature audience), heart-wrenching, and sometimes difficult to read, I loved this story. The title is apt in its double-meaning. It depicted the best and worst of human nature in an authentic, plausible, and life-affirming way. (