Bøker av Linda Vigen Phillips

A compelling novel-in-verse about mental illness, family relationships, and the power of art. -YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Nominee -NYPL Best Book -Bank Street Best Books -Paterson Prize Honor Book > In 1960s Oregon, fifteen-year-old Laura just wants a quiet, regular life: drawing in her sketchbook, hanging out with her best friend, maybe going on a date with Dennis from school. But Laura has a secret--her mother is mentally ill. When Mother has a breakdown while painting, Laura's confusion and anger start to build. What if art can't keep her safe from becoming like her mother? What if Laura's life will never be close to normal? Stirring and eloquent, Crazy follows Laura as she navigates fears about her mother's--and her own--mental health. This new tenth anniversary edition includes discussion questions, recommended resources for teens, and an interview with author Linda Vigen Philips.

Thoughts at Crossings reflects the way Linda Vigen Phillips has always dealt with life's raw truths-through the language of poetry. Her debut novel-in-verse, Crazy, painted a picture of a mother's mental illness from a teenage point of view, while this new collection takes a firmly adult stance: a woman looking back with wise eyes on the scars and tragic lessons of childhood abuse.