The Art of Insanity

The Art of Insanity
Christine Webb
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Hardback
h203 x 133mm - 352pg
25 Oct 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781682634578
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High schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret. ;;Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing high schooler Natalie Cordova has ever done. It' s her senior year, and she' s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing on her shoulders, it doesn' t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there' s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car "accident" and pressures her into caring for the world' s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk she finds herself in. But as Natalie' s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect fa ade she' s been painting for everyone else. ; ;Written from experience, this heartfelt and candid contemporary YA novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative of resilience. ;
"Natalie' s sharply drawn narrative voice provides levity and good humor. Debut author Webb draws from her own experience living with BPD to deliver a blistering portrayal of one teen' s attempts to seem ' normal enough' while managing a mental disorder-and the stigma and stereotypes that often accompany it-amid increasingly overwhelming life changes. "-Publishers Weekly "Achingly truthful, the book sees Natalie through the quagmire of the journey to self-acceptance with humor and insight. Webb works with intelligence and candor to chip away at the stigma that surrounds mental illness. . . . Kind, buoyant, and cleareyed. "-Kirkus Reviews "Webb constructs an intimate look at bipolar disorder in teen girls, while infusing Natalie' s story with art, humor, and a bit of unexpected mystery. . . . Focusing a positive lens on mental health, this coming-of-age story sees its protagonist navigating high school and young love. "-Booklist
Christine Webb enjoys writing about teenagers and the struggles they face. When she' s not writing, she enjoys teaching middle school, hanging out with her zoo (three goofy dogs, an evil cat, twenty nameless pigeons, and a friendly rat), or traveling with her husband. She also loves studying British history and laments the fact that she will never be Queen. Follow her on Twitter @cwebbwrites. ;
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781682634578
Published: 25 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Peachtree Publishers
Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Height: 203mm
Width: 133mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 352

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