SHOUT
Books | Young Adult Nonfiction / Poetry
4.5
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Laurie Halse Anderson
A New York Times bestseller and one of 2019's best-reviewed books, a poetic memoir and call to action from the award-winning author of Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson!Bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven between deeply personal stories from her life that she's never written about before. Described as "powerful," "captivating," and "essential" in the nine starred reviews it's received, this must-read memoir is being hailed as one of 2019's best books for teens and adults. A denouncement of our society's failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts, SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice-- and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore.
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More Details:
Author
Laurie Halse Anderson
Pages
304
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2019-03-12
ISBN
0698195264 9780698195264
Ratings
Google: 5
Community ReviewsSee all
"Wow. Just wow. Absolutely incredible memoir that makes you feel attached to the author in a unique way. Be sure to read “Speak” first!"
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mads
"loved but not enough for 5 stars"
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abby lynn
"poetry/short story, super good just confusing. some of the poetry hit a little to close to home "
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ellie
"This book was heartbreakingly powerful! I read Speak as a teenager and it’s always stuck with me. If you enjoyed Speak or any of Laurie’s other novels, I recommend this one! It being told in verse made it extra special, I think!"
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Courtney Williams
"I loved the inspiration it was a life changer it showed me a new way to look at life and that it's everyone who has a problem that they hide no matter who they are. "
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Wren
"A MUST. #social_topics "
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Renee Aguayo
"absolutely heartbreaking, Anderson never fails to leave me breathless. this book will make you smile, and cry, laugh, chew your lip, and DID I MENTION CRY??"
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Gabriella Pack
"One of my favorite books of all time, it changed my life, not just with the story but also how well it’s written. It’s about the nitty-gritty of life, and being able to look back on those moments as lessons. I love this book so much."
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Maddy J
"Amazing! Such a great way to see the life of a survivor. "
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Aubrey Lea Turley
"It’s emotional in a way were you can tell the author is finally giving her truth. "
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Tree F.