Wintergirls
By Laurie Halse Anderson
Genre: Death & Dying, Friendship, Body & Self
Reading Level: Young Adult
Summary: Cassie has died and Lia is left behind. Both of them were combating against their weight through eating disorders. The thing different about this story is Cassie is visiting Lia from the grave. What will Lia do? Will she follow in Cassie's footsteps or will she turn her life around?
Response: Wintergirls gave me a new perspective on eating disorders. The way that it captures their mindset in a gripping way. The way that it follows her struggle with weight, and food is very fascinating. The procession of the plot will keep you hooked so that you have to know what will happen next.
Cautionary notes: Eating disorders and self mutilation
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