The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel Simon
Moments before she is taken back to the School, bound and tied, Lynnie utters two words to Martha: 'Hide her.' And so begins the heart-rending story of Lynnie, Homan, Martha and baby Julia - lives divided by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but drawn together by a secret pact and extraordinary love.
If you loved Lori Lansens' The Girls, you'll love this even moreBeautiful story-telling that pulls you right in. * Red *
Simon combines love story and social accountability to great effect. * Guardian *
The Story of Beautiful Girl is a beautiful story, indeed. In its sweeping breadth and textured detail lies a finely crafted testament to the benevolence and brutality of our humanity. I dare you to read the first twenty pages and not keep going. -- John Grogan, New York Times bestselling author of Marley & Me
An enthralling and moving novel * Woman & Home *
Exceptionally moving. It is a testament to human cruelty and kindness, bravery and loyalty. You won't easily forget this. -- Judy Finnigan * Daily Express *
Simon combines love story and social accountability to great effect. * Guardian *
The Story of Beautiful Girl is a beautiful story, indeed. In its sweeping breadth and textured detail lies a finely crafted testament to the benevolence and brutality of our humanity. I dare you to read the first twenty pages and not keep going. -- John Grogan, New York Times bestselling author of Marley & Me
An enthralling and moving novel * Woman & Home *
Exceptionally moving. It is a testament to human cruelty and kindness, bravery and loyalty. You won't easily forget this. -- Judy Finnigan * Daily Express *
Rachel Simon is an award-winning author, renowned public speaker, and sister of a woman with an intellectual disability. She is best known for her critically acclaimed, bestselling memoir Riding the Bus with My Sister, which was adapted for a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie and is a much-beloved selection of book clubs and secondary school reading lists. She lives in Delaware.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099558385 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099558386 |
| Title | The Story of Beautiful Girl |
| Author | Rachel Simon |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2012-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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