Rapture Practice by Connected Math

Rapture Practice by Connected Math

Aaron Hartzler grew up in a home where he was taught that at any moment, Jesus could come down for the Rapture and scoop him and his family into his arms and carry them to heaven. Every moment of every day, Aaron behaved as if this could be his last moment on earth-- even jumping the highest in Good News Club, hoping that if it happened at that very moment, he'd be the first to arrive in Jesus's arms. But as Aaron got older, he found more and more of his personality at odds with his family's creed. He loved to sing and act, but music was harshly regulated and acting was frowned on outside of church. He tried to find a way to be himself and still go by his parents rules; Peter Cetera and Amy Grant's duet "Next Time I Fall in Love" sounded like heaven to him, but not to his mother. Aaron's journey from believer to family rebel was a difficult one, especially filled as his family was with such love and support, such warm and caring people. But ultimately, he had to find a way to honor himself, even if it meant taking a different road from his parents. Rapture Practice is not just a humorous memoir about growing up in a fundamentalist Christian home, but it also deals with issues of coming-of-age and questioning one's faith and sexuality while still in this often-difficult environment. Like Augusten Burroughs's Running With Scissors, and to an extent, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Rapture Practice examines difficult life experiences through a humorous lens and reminds readers that sometimes life is stranger than fiction, and often in hindsight, just as entertaining.

Praise for Rapture Practice:

Nominated for the 2014 Rainbow List

Named one of Amazon's Best Books of 2013

* His story emphasizes discovery more than rebellion, and the narrative is carefully constructed to show and not judge the beliefs of his family and their community.. Hartzler's laugh-out-loud stylings range from the subtle to the ridiculous...A hilarious first-of-its-kind story that will surely inspire more." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Aaron Hartzler's memoir will captivate teens looking for a solid coming-of-age story grounded in strange truths about growing up in a religious family...Hartzler's ear for teenage dialogue is spot-on..." - Shelf Awareness

"[Aaron Hatzler's] memoir is appealing because of his honesty, and forthrightness... clear and lively." - School Library Journal

What rings very true... is the author's thoughtful search for answers to his heart's biggest questions, and his pragmatism and sense of humor on the journey. - Publishers Weekly

Hartzler writes with a keen eye for detail... he is equally sure-footed describing his inner turmoil... One of the best things, however, is how lovingly Hartzler portrays his parents, even as they anger him... Readers will hope for a sequel. - Booklist

Humorous and entertaining... -

Aaron Hartzler grew up the eldest of five, the son of a minister, in Kansas City. He currently lives in Palm Springs, where he writes and acts, with his dogs and partner.

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ISBN 13	9780316094658
ISBN 10	031609465X
Titel	Rapture Practice
Autor	Connected Math
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Verlag	Little, Brown Books For Young Readers
Erscheinungsjahr	2013-04-09
Seitenanzahl	400
Preise	Short-listed for Volunteer State Book Awards (High School) 2015
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.
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