Shout Laurie Halse Anderson (December 2019) part one

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Discuss part one of Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson here.
Go HERE to discuss part two
And HERE to discuss part three

Trigger Warnings for this book include the following: domestic abuse, rape, PTSD.

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[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I read this book earlier in the year, so I got the audio version for a re-read with the group.

[Angie]

Picked it up from the library today! I'll get to it later this week. :)

[Angie]

Just finished the first part. I didn't quite know what to expect since I've never read this author before, but I guess I was expecting something dark and gut punching. This was more of a straightforward explanation of her life. Which was interesting, but that was it. But looking at some reviews, that seems to be the general consensus for this first section, so I'm eager to read the rest.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I’m starting me reread today.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I'm nearly to the end of part I. It is really long compared to the other sections. It is hard to comment on a lot if it. It is very relate-able and often too real, yet strangely well written.

I guess I'll comment on her time as an exchange student. Sometimes to change the trajectory of you life, you need to physically relocate because it is the only way to truly get a new beginning. And despite all of her family flaws, it is obvious the DO love her. I can relate there too. As an educator I need to keep in mind the teachers who sought her out, even as she was heading in a wrong direction. Students may need the personal invite to join, and joining may change their lives.