wednesday. wintergirls.

definitely a teen book. now, if you're like me, you like to read teen fiction. wintergirls moved me in a way that teen fiction has not—in a long time. not in the fun, funny, fast, and easy read—way. but in the thoughtful, philosophical, contemplate the way things are—way.

laurie halse anderson takes two young girls, body image, and a scary and deadly reality, and combines them into a beautifully written piece of literature. the reality is not pretty. it's very scary—especially being the mommy to my own little girl. but it's real. the eating disorder thoughts of this girl struggling her way through her disease is uncomfortable. but, it's real. it is unlike any book i have read regarding this topic, and it's a book that all mothers should read.

beautifully heartwrenching. and again, i reiterate—the voice and thoughts in this book are so very frighteningly real.