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Autoboyography
by Christina Lauren
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm so mad I waited to long to read this book!
Its such an inspiring and emotional story about the push & pull of religion and being yourself. Who you were born to be or who you were taught to be. Also the lesson of having the control of you are, who you tell and how you communicate that to others. I really liked during one part where one of the characters finally tell someone about themselves and the character makes it about them, acting like the victim because they weren't trust with the info sooner. It was stated that its not about them and that the LGTB+ individuals should have thr control of when and who to tell without push back with that kind of reaction. Other authors always miss that point and it's really important that this is common knowledge and communicated to everyone.
I like how is gives an honest view of the Mormon religion without totally demonizing their beliefs. It's shows the negative but doesn't brutalize their practice.
I thought it was really creative that the authors used the format of the characters writing a book to communicate their feelings, thoughts and wishes. It added an extra layer of depth.
I highly recommend this book to all teenagers and young adults. Obviously anyone of any age can read it and I recommend it, but the topic and how it's written is great for those age ranges.
Its such an inspiring and emotional story about the push & pull of religion and being yourself. Who you were born to be or who you were taught to be. Also the lesson of having the control of you are, who you tell and how you communicate that to others. I really liked during one part where one of the characters finally tell someone about themselves and the character makes it about them, acting like the victim because they weren't trust with the info sooner. It was stated that its not about them and that the LGTB+ individuals should have thr control of when and who to tell without push back with that kind of reaction. Other authors always miss that point and it's really important that this is common knowledge and communicated to everyone.
I like how is gives an honest view of the Mormon religion without totally demonizing their beliefs. It's shows the negative but doesn't brutalize their practice.
I thought it was really creative that the authors used the format of the characters writing a book to communicate their feelings, thoughts and wishes. It added an extra layer of depth.
I highly recommend this book to all teenagers and young adults. Obviously anyone of any age can read it and I recommend it, but the topic and how it's written is great for those age ranges.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Outing
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content
The sexual content is all off page but it's talked about and at one time topic is a little heavy but not bad for teenagers. It's a great lesson of losing your virginity.
Religion is a BIG topic. Bigotry of those practicing and those that don't practice is discussed and the out comes.