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The Places I've Cried in Public

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The Places I've Cried in Public by Holly Bourne is a poignant and insightful exploration of first love and heartbreak. The story follows Amelie, a young girl who retraces the significant places where she cried over her ex-boyfriend. Through this journey, she comes to terms with a relationship that seemed perfect but may have been more harmful than she realised. The book offers a powerful message about self-discovery and healing.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to emotionally raw and poignant stories that explore the complexities of young love and heartbreak. It offers a thoughtful examination of relationships, self-discovery, and the moments that shape who we become, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in personal growth and emotional honesty.

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The Places I've Cried in Public

Amelie loved Reese. And she thought he loved her. But she's starting to realise love isn't supposed to hurt like this. So now she's retracing their story and untangling what happened by revisiting all the places he made her cry. Because if she works out what went wrong, perhaps she can finally learn to get over him.

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"A powerful, vital gut-punch" - Laura Bates

"Funny and sad, this book urges girls to know their own worth" - The Guardian

"Tackles abusive relationships with a compassionate and authentic voice" - The I

It looked like love. It felt like love. But this isn't a love story.

Amelie fell hard for Reese. And she thought he loved her too. But she's starting to realise that real love isn't supposed to hurt like this.

So now she's retracing their story, revisiting all the places he made her cry. Because if she works out what went wrong, perhaps she can finally learn how to get over him.

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The Places I've Cried in Public by Holly Bourne is praised for being utterly engaging and relatable while addressing serious themes. It combines humour and poignancy, encouraging readers to understand their worth. The book is acknowledged for its intelligent and skilful writing style, making it appealing beyond the typical Young Adult audience, and it is commended for its compassionate and authentic handling of abusive relationships.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474949521

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Holly Bourne is the author of Am I Normal Yet?, How Hard Can Love Be?, The Manifesto on How to be Interesting and Soulmates. She graduated with a first class degree in Journalism Studies and spent two years working as a local news reporter on the Surrey Mirror, garnering a nomination for Print Journalist of the Year in 2010. She worked as a journalist for TheSite.org, an advice and information website for 16-25 year olds. She lives in Lewes.

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