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'Holding Up the Universe' by Jennifer Niven is a young adult novel that follows the story of two teenagers, Libby Strout and Jack Masselin, who come from different backgrounds but find common ground in their struggles with insecurities. Libby, once known as America's Fattest Teen, is trying to start afresh in high school after losing weight and dealing with the grief of losing her mother. Jack, a popular jock, hides a secret condition called prosopagnosia, making it difficult for him to recognize faces. When they meet under unusual circumstances, they form an unlikely friendship that helps them navigate through their personal challenges and high school life.
The book is narrated through alternating perspectives of Libby and Jack, offering a moving and poignant portrayal of their individual journeys towards self-acceptance and personal growth. As they bond over shared experiences of feeling different, they learn to lean on each other for support and understanding, emphasizing the importance of unity in the face of diversity. With themes of courage, friendship, and self-worth, 'Holding Up the Universe' delivers a heartfelt message of embracing one's uniqueness and finding strength in vulnerability.
I don’t have my license, so Dad drives me. One of the many, many things I get to look forward to this school year is driver’s ed. I wait for my father to offer me sage words of advice or a stirring pe... - #2
A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian is an F F novella in the Turner Series, focusing on the characters Molly Wilkins and Alice Stapleton. Molly, a former thief turned lady's maid, and Alice, a disowned gentlewoman working as a companion, find themselves plotting to fix past wrongs and secure a future for themselves. The novella explores their character development, blossoming relationship, and the empowerment they gain from each other's company, culminating in a sweet and satisfying ending.
Most lady’s maids Alice had met were either French or at least pretended to be French; failing that, they were Englishwomen of the austere, rail-thin variety. Molly Wilkins was neither, and Alice didn... - #3
Bob Woodward's book, 'The Price of Politics', delves into the 2011 budget negotiations between President Obama and Congress, focusing on the fiscal crisis and the struggle to reach a compromise. The book highlights the lack of cohesion and teamwork in Washington, showcasing the complexities and failures of governing during a crisis. Woodward's writing style provides a detailed account of the behind-the-scenes political dynamics and the struggles faced by both parties in reaching a resolution, ultimately leaving readers with a somber understanding of the challenges in dealing with the debt ceiling and budgetary policies.
Two weeks before their inauguration, President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President–elect Joe Biden headed to Capitol Hill to meet with the Democratic and Republican leaders of the House and Senate. ...