The Glass Girl

De: Kathleen Glasgow

Narrado por: Gail Shalan

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol—and the journey she must take to heal.

“A must-read.”—Laura Nowlin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If He Had Been with Me

“Everyone needs this book.”—Sloan Harlow, New York Times bestselling author of Everything We Never Said

Everyone in fifteen-year-old Bella’s life needs something from her. Her mom needs her to help around the house, her dad needs her to not make waves, her ex needs her to not be so much. The only person who never needed anything from her was her grandmother—and now she’s dead.

There’s only one thing that dulls the pressure: alcohol. Vodka, beer, peppermint schnapps—alcohol smooths the sharp edges of Bella’s life. And what’s the big deal? Everyone drinks. Besides, Bella can stop whenever she wants. But after she gets blackout drunk at a Thanksgiving party and wakes up in the hospital, it’s time to face reality. And for Bella, reality means rehab.

Gorgeously written and deeply compassionate, Kathleen Glasgow’s The Glass Girl is a candid exploration of the forces pushing young women toward addiction—and what it really takes to help them get better.

©2024 Kathleen Glasgow (P)2024 Listening Library

Reseñas de la Crítica

★ “Glasgow’s gift for writing is in full force here … Glasgow already has a strong following and will surely attract more with this addition to her body of work. Consider purchasing multiple copies.”—Booklist, starred review

★ "Combining The Bell Jar with Euphoria, this heart wrenching read offers a resonant and compassionate look at teenage substance reliance."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "This compelling novel leaves it up to Bella alone to admit she needs help and is an education—and a warning—about the depths of addiction."—School Library Journal, starred review

everything

LOVED IT SO MUCH its super great for young adult readers. Great book for people who's been un the same experiences

Another amazing read by Kathleen Glasgow

I was anticipating that I would swallow this book hole and I was right. There is something so raw and devastating in the way Kathleen writes her character stories. I feel like a fly on the wall, experiencing all of it with them and through them. As always, I find myself appreciative for the way her character struggles are realistic, and not painted and wrapped up in a very pretty portrait. She is not afraid to tell complicated, disappointing, and tragic stories.

The pain and beauty this story holds

This book breaks your heart and heals it so many times but that is part of the beauty. Kathleen Glassglow is amazing!!

So good!

I really loved this! The only thing is the ending left me wanting to know more.

Recovery

I’m a recovering alcoholic! This is an excellent book for all those like me in recovery for various addictions.