The Beginner's Guide to Living

Name: The Beginner's Guide to Living
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921520075
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By Lia Hills

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The Beginner's Guide to Living by Lia Hills is a poignant young adult novel following the journey of a teenage boy named Will, grappling with the sudden death of his mother. As he navigates grief and searches for meaning, he embarks on a metaphorical and literal journey of self-discovery, exploring philosophy, relationships, and the complexities of life. The story beautifully unfolds through Will's introspective lens, capturing the raw emotions of loss and the quest for understanding.
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You might enjoy this gripping story if you're intrigued by the raw and emotional journey of a teenager grappling with grief and the search for meaning in the wake of his mother's death. This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to introspective narratives that explore themes of loss, self-discovery, and the complexity of human emotions through poetic and evocative prose.

The Beginner's Guide to Living

Seventeen-year-old Will is clever but he can't find answers to any of his questions after his mother dies in a car accident. His father seems to be drifting and his older brother stays away from home. And Will just can't get past being either angry or in tears. A compelling novel about grief, ideas and experience.

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Seventeen-year-old Will is clever, but he can't find answers to any of his questions after his mother dies in a car accident. His father seems to be drifting, and his older brother stays away from home. Will just can't get past being either angry or in tears.

He finds his mum's old camera and begins taking photos that help him see things differently. When he meets sixteen-year-old Taryn, he falls for her in a big way.

On top of that, his mind is exploding with new questions: like so many teenagers, he's desperate for ideas by which he can live and die.

Lia Hills' The Beginner's Guide to Living is a compelling novel about grief, ideas, and experience, about those moments in your life that change you forever.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Beginner's Guide to Living by Lia Hills is praised for its poetic narrative and emotional depth, exploring grief and self-discovery through a teenage protagonist's journey following a family tragedy. Reviewers commend the author for an authentic depiction of adolescent turmoil and the nuanced exploration of philosophical and existential themes. The book's language and emotional resonance have been highlighted as compelling, drawing readers into a raw and reflective coming-of-age tale.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921520075

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 256

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Grief & Loss Lia Hills Penguin Books Young Adult

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