Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin

Naomi falls down the stairs, hits her head, and can't remember anything from the last four years. This novel really got me thinking about whether, if I had to start my life from scratch, work out my relationships and my likes and dislikes, things would end up the same as before I forgot everything.

Naomi doesn't even remember her best friend or her boyfriend, so obviously feels completely lost and confused. On that self-discovery level, this book is super relatable. Naomi works through so many feelings and frustrations trying to understand herself and the people around her, and you don't need to be an amnesiac to relate. It's also a good book for exploring sensitive family situations, like divorce, adoption, and strained relationships with parents.

It's also just amazing writing. So funny and easy to read.

This is a book for #selfdiscovery, #divorce, #adoption, #strainedfamilyrelationships.

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