Inside Out Girl
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Price:
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$15.95
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On Sale:
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11/08/2008
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Formats:
Trade PB
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Rachel’s life is anything but calm. She’s a single mother of two and
publisher of a sinking parenting magazine left to her by her father. Although
she tries to be easygoing, she’s all too aware of the statistical dangers
lurking around every corner: Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of
death in children between the ages of one and 21. So it is out of character (to
say the least) when she pulls over on the side of a busy highway to help a man
and his quirky daughter change a tire.
The daughter, Olivia, has an NLD (non-verbal learning
disorder) and is known to Rachel’s children as the most made-fun-of student at
school. Her nickname is the “inside out girl” since she often shows up to class
with her clothes on wrong. It is to the great dismay of Rachel’s children that
their mother begins dating the inside out girl’s widowed father, Len. When
Rachel finds herself falling in love with him, she realizes she has to reassess
her notions of the ideal family. But it’s not until Len learns of a sudden
illness that will alter his future that Rachel begins to change as well. She
finds herself revisiting a mystery from her past and learning to love and
respect every aspect of her children’s lives—including her daughter’s crush on
the girl next door.
As she did in her hit debut novel, Town House, Tish
Cohen perfectly captures the idiosyncrasies and charms that make up our lives,
bringing us flawed characters that are nevertheless memorable, lovable and
endearing.
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Author Extras
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Critical Praise for
Inside Out Girl
“Inside Out Girl had me from the very first page. Each character is
richly drawn and the story poignant and tender. Olivia is a memorable character
who will stay in my heart for a long, long time.”
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Patricia Wood, bestselling author of Orange Prize-shortlisted Lottery
“Inside Out Girl is a wise, witty gem, populated with characters who will
live with each of us long after the last page has been turned. Olivia Bean has
taken her place alongside my favorite literary heroes.”
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Michael Palmer, New York Times bestselling author of The First Patient
“I don't know quite how to describe the story of Rachel Berman – whose family
life is rocked by her love for Leonard Bean and his beautiful, bullied,
obsessive and mentally disabled daughter -- except to say that there is not one
single wrong note in this story of crisis and courage. It drives home the truth
we ignore to survive: Each of us is a secret, especially to ourselves.”
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Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author The Deep End of the Ocean
“In Inside Out Girl, we meet Olivia, a ten-year-old with ‘neurological
differences.’ Compassionate, sweet, and even heroic - you’ll be glad you met
her.”
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John Elder Robison, New York Times bestselling author of Look Me in the Eye, My Life with Asperger’s
“Like its most endearing character, Olivia Bean, Inside Out Girl is brimming
with heart, spirit, and most of all, hope. Tish Cohen has written a
life-affirming novel about the families we choose, those that are chosen for us,
and the possibility of second chances. You'll find yourself cheering for Olivia
Bean from the first page to the last.”
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Michelle Richmond, New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Fog
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It starts with an out-of-the-ordinary gesture. Rachel is a single mother of two, hyper-aware of potential dangers lurking around every corner. When she pulls over on the side of a busy highway to help Len, a widowed father of a quirky young girl, it's a wary Rachel that unexpectedly finds love in...
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