Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I don’t even know where to start. This might be the most accurate work ever written about an outcast teenage girl. While the book might seem minimal, I thought it was really accurate, to the point where I’m convinced it was based on true events. The writing wasn't perfect, but the emotions came through strongly. I loved this book so much I wish i'd read it earlier. P.S. I’m not referring to SA, just Melinda’s personality in general.
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Anderson has mentioned that she’s a survivor of sexual assault and that some of the book is based on her experience.
I’m also a survivor, and the book really rang true for me as well.