Young girls who self-harm
February 23, 2010 by Sarah Newton
Filed under Professionals
Girls and Cutting
I have to say that this was never really a subject I knew a lot about, (nor really wanted to). I guess it scared me a little. I have never really spent much time with teens that do it.
So when I got sent this novel it did peak my interest a little, although I am not a great reader of novels, I have to say.
However, I thought I had better do the right thing and read it.
UK version - 18th March
I have to say that the story is gripping and I really cared about the fate of the main character, Willow. The sections where she self-harms are graphic, yet not shockingly so and you really get a sense of why young girls may do this.
It is very rare to read a novel and begin to understand a topic for which you previously knew nothing about, but this book does it and what is more, wraps it up in an incredible and very readable storyline.
After I read this my daughter cam home and told me about one of her friends at school who was cutting and I felt able to have a deep conversation with her about it. I have since lent her the book and she loves it.
If you work with youth, get this book. If you are a parent, get this book. If you have teenage girls, give them this book! It shines light on a topic that may otherwise be left in the dark.
In the UK from 18th March
Interview with Author Julia Hoban
Young girls who self-harm
July 3, 2009 by Sarah Newton
Filed under Professionals
Why do young girls cut themselves?
I have to say that this was never really a subject I knew a lot about, (nor really wanted to). I guess it scared me a little. I have never really spent much time with teens that do it.
So when I got sent this novel it did peak my interest a little, although I am not a great reader of novels, I have to say.
However, I thought I had better do the right thing and read it.
I have to say that the story is gripping and, while I have not finished it yet,I really care about the fate of the main character, Willow. The sections where she self-harms are graphic, yet not shockingly so and you really get a sense of why young girls may do this.
It is very rare to read a novel and begin to understand a topic for which you previously knew nothing about, but this book does it and what is more, wraps it up in an incredible and very readable storyline.
If you work with youth, get this book. If you are a parent, get this book. If you have teenage girls, give them this book! It shines light on a topic that may otherwise be left in the dark.
