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ISBN: 006233574X
EAN13: 9780062335746
Language: English
Release Date: Jul 7, 2015
Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1.1" H x 8.58" L x 5.91" W
Weight: 0.84 lbs.
Format: Hardcover
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Book Overview

This emotionally haunting and beautifully written young adult debut delves into the devastating impact of trauma and loss, in the vein of Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls.

Seventeen-year-old Stevie is trapped. In her life. In her body. And now in an eating-disorder treatment center on the dusty outskirts of the New Mexico desert.

Life in the center is regimented and intrusive, a nightmare come true. Nurses and therapists watch Stevie at meal time, accompany her to the bathroom, and challenge her to eat the foods she's worked so hard to avoid.

Her dad has signed her up for sixty days of treatment. But what no one knows is that Stevie doesn't plan to stay that long. There are only twenty-seven days until the anniversary of her brother Josh's death--the death she caused. And if Stevie gets her way, there are only twenty-seven days until she, too, will end her life.

Paperweight follows seventeen-year-old Stevie's journey as she struggles not only with a life-threatening eating disorder, but with the question of whether she can ever find absolution for the mistakes of her past.and whether she truly deserves to.

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   And I'm not an easy crier… If you don't mind difficult subject matter and ...
This is one of those books that I couldn t put down. It is so real and raw. The main character is not always likable, but she is in the midst of an eating disorder and people in that head space are often not the most likable people. At this time, they are not themselves. For a number of reasons, Stevie is in that dark place and make sense all the same. Even her slandering about them makes sense. On the bus, he was in the city. And I am not an easy crier... If you don 't mind difficult subject matter and some heart-wrenching, this book is definitely worth reading.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
4
   A penetrating look at eating disorders
Here is a deep look at the anorexia. Stevie is a 17 year old anorexic who is convinced that she is responsible for the death of her brother. Her father has her referred her to a rehabilitation clinic for those with eating disorders. In her first person narrative, Stevie brings us into the world of an anorexic. The novel is close to being a single-woman show with Stevie in complete command. The second most important character is her therapist Anne, the second most important character. The writing is excellent. The author keeps us in-depth with Stevie's story. She takes her time in allowing us to learn exactly why Gregg is so certain that she is responsible for the death of her brother, Josh. We're also concerned with her determination to continue anorexic until her planned death on the anniversary of her brother's death. The story captivates us from the beginning and doesn 't let go until the ending. This is a very effective and YA novel, and I highly recommend it.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   A cautionary tale for teen-aged girls . . .
Paperweight : A novel by Meg Haston Paperweight, is the story of the seventeen-year-old Stevie Delisle, who suffers from an eating disorder. She is in a treatment facility in the desert of New Mexico, where every day is observed and every movement is structured. It is where Shrink pushes and maneuvers her towards recovery. Stevie would be dead rather. Dead to punish her mother for her desertion, and to atone for her role in her brother's fatal car accident. This novel is a story of subtle sadness and great love. It's round and well-crafted characters make the story soar and race towards a completion that is all too near. In gripping and heartbreaking detail, re-envisioned by a first-rate writer, Papaerweight '' is not to be missed. In exchange for this review, I received an ARC of this novel from HarperTeen and Kirkus Reviews.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
4
   Definitely worth reading
At times, I had a hard time reading the book because it would make me feel a little depressed after reading it. But I stayed with it and it was worth it to reach the end. Her mother left her ; her brother died, she has a drinking problem and she has an eating disorder. The book follows Stevie from her first day in eating disorder rehab, where her father made her go and the journey she takes there. Her therapist helps her see that maybe she doesn 't need to disappear into nothingness. As I said in the beginning, this is a heavy read. But there are so many issues that Stevie faces that can touch a nerve in a reader's heart. It may not be an easy read for some, but I think it is definitely worth the read.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
5
   A Harsh Reality
Stevie is a very angry and a very troubled seventeen year old. Not only does she struggles with bulimia, but also with the guilt of her brother's death, and her only hope is to honor him by killing herself on the anniversary of his fatal accident. Despite her stubbornness, it is inevitable that her defenses eventually give up. This is not a new story - Stevie does not easily adapt to her pleasant surroundings, schedule, therapy, or people. Every time it seems to be progressing, something causes her to shut down again. The other girls she encounters are fragile and damaged in their own ways, though none of them seem to self-destruct as Stevie. She can be incredibly frustrating, but she is ultimately just a broken girl who needs to find the right tools to fix herself. I enjoyed watching Stevie come to terms with her faults and vulnerabilities, but also her strengths.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
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   Paperweight (YA)
Book #95 Read in 2015 : Paperweight by Meg Haston Stevie is sent to a rehabilitation facility for girls with eating disorders. Of course, Stevie does not think that she has an eating disorder. She is also planning to commit suicide on the upcoming anniversary of her brother's death. Stevie feels guilty that he is dead. At the rehab she slowly becomes friends with her cottage mates and slowly opens to Shrink, her name for Anna, her therapist. How does one overcome such emotionally charged issues? httpmelissasbookpicks. blogspot. com.
 
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4
   Emotionally Heart Wretching
We need more young adult novels that deal with queer issues, but without making it the central theme. This novel is painfully emotional and is a typical young adult novel with a predictable plot at times. But I think that is what we need. To normalize queerness and be able to have novels, tv shows and movies with queerness as an aspect of their life and not everything. While Stevie's issues may not be relatable to everyone, it does not downplay the hardships she faces.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
4
   Pretty Good Read
This book can be confusing and can cause a relapse and can offer tips that can harm you. The book was certainly written from an outsider's view. It is a pretty good read and is interesting.
 
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4
   Great read focusing on anorexia and self worth
Stevie has problems with a stevie. Ranging from her mother abandoning her, blaming herself for her brothers's death and anorexia. Her father sends her to a treatment facility to get better, but she already has plans to kill herself on the 1 yr anniversary of her brother's death. This book focuses on such heavy themes, but the writing style is so easy. I was shocked to find out how moved I was at the end. This is a story of healing, forgiveness and finding your worth. I never dealt with an eating disorder, but I found myself relating as far as self-esteem and worth goes to Stevie. I highly recommend this book. It only lacks a star because it is easy to write style. As far as pain and suffering and starvation and binging and purging, i felt a lot of feelings, but i wanted to feel more.
 
Recommended to buy: Yes
3
   A little shallow...
When reading a novel about mental illness, including anorexia or bulimia, it is always easy to tell which are written by the survivors of disease, those who have witnessed the suffering of others and thus think they have a thorough understanding of what it means to survive with mental illness. This book is the perfect example of it. As someone who has fought an eating disorder for nearly 20 years, I can firmly state that this novel touches only the surface of what it means to fight the battle. It touches on some of the more serious aspects, makes sure to emphasize all the ugly medical side effects, but it does not let you feel the suffering as only a memoir can. I believe that the writer is a therapist and makes perfect sense to me. This is a story written by someone who knows all the technicalities of illness without having to live it herself.
 
Recommended to buy: No
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