Written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the inspiring true story of a transgender girl, her identical twin brother, and an ordinary American family's extraordinary journey.
Amy Ellis Nutt Book order
Amy Ellis Nutt is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose work delves into profound human stories, often set against backdrops of peril and adversity. Her writing is distinguished by meticulous research and a powerful ability to immerse readers in dramatic events, emphasizing human resilience in the face of tragedy. As a seasoned journalist and author, she primarily focuses on health and science, but her skill in making complex subjects accessible and engaging transcends typical genre boundaries. Her narratives offer deep insights into human nature and our relationship with natural and societal forces.
- 2016
- 2012
Thinspo
- 136 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Jenni is an average teenage girl about to graduate from high school who keeps a blog about her struggles to get a boyfriend and arguments with her best friend, Carly. But Jenni's blog is a bit different. She's a pro-ana/pro-mia blogger documenting her struggles with her eating disorder, keeping track of her weight, calorie intake and what her parents made her eat. When her best friend Carly discovers her blog, things start to blow up, only getting worse as Jenni meets Dani, who also suffers from an eating disorder. Jenni's story is tragic and sarcastic rolled into blog format and told through her posts and text messages.
- 2011
An ordinary family man, Jon Sarkin, transforms after recovering from a massive stroke, discovering an overwhelming compulsion to create art in this compelling account of his extraordinary journey.