I had to tell you about this book even though I don't usually do reviews. The name of the book is, After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings and Flew Away. It was written by Joyce Carol Oates.
For the YA audience, this book is filled with a teens anger and guilt. Jennifer's mom is killed in a car accident and Jennifer is badly injured. She has to go live with her aunt because she really has nowhere else to go. Her father abandoned her years before. Jenna finds acceptance in some bad places, a friend who really isn't and in "Crow". A friend who really is a friend. Crow helps Jenna to see who she really is and that she really does matter. Bridges and birds are very essential to this story.
This is a great book about understanding teens and even understanding things in our own lives that touch us. It is an amazing read and I'm sorry I haven't read it before. It was published three or four years ago.
It has a lot of unhappy stuff in it, but I recommend it to anyone who hasn't read it before. :)
Hooray for a good book review, thanks. I received some B&N credit for a birthday last month and have been wondering what to buy...I'll keep my eye out for it.
ReplyDeleteCool! Hadn't heard of this one before.
ReplyDeleteSo, dead parent...is this "research?" ;)
Thanks for the review. I'll have to check that one out. It sounds good.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robyn. That's a great title for a book! Have you read other work by her?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great recommendation!
ReplyDeleteTess, yeah, look for it. It isn't usually my cup of tea, but I AM researching as Beth says below you. :)
ReplyDeleteBeth, you guessed it! Gotta do that research. :)
Susan, check it out. It's really good.:)
Davin, I love the title too. This was the first book I read written by her. But I plan on reading more! :)
PJ, read it if you get the chance. :)
It sounds like one of those books you never forget!
ReplyDeleteYeah, T. Anne, it definitely is! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Oates but never read this book. Thanks for the rec. I will check it out, for sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm always looking for a good YA read. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for bringing this book to my attention. It sounds like quite a moving book.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn, I've never heard of it either. So many books, so little time...ugh! My stack is growing.
ReplyDeleteTricia, I love her too, now! I hadn't read any of her books until this one, but I understand she is an award winner. Check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteJennifer, It is a good one too. :)
Cindy, It is moving and I think all parents and YA should read it. :)
Amy, You're welcome!! Read it if you get the chance.
I've had a lot of difficulty with Oates through the years, but this sounds good. Thanks for the recommendation. Hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteNice review, sounds like a really good read. I wanted to stop by to see how you are and wish you a happy Thursday and a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteButtercup, Hmm, I haven't read anything else of hers. But this one is really good.
ReplyDeletedellgirl, thanks girl. Same to you! Sleep well tonight. :)