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1. (Download free ebook) The Lies About Truth The Lies About Truth Courtney Stevens ePub | *DOC | audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF #1071598 in Books Stevens Courtney 2015-11-03 2015-11-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 1.09 x 5.50l, .0 #File Name: 0062245414336 pagesThe Lies about Truth | File size: 71.Mb Courtney Stevens : The Lies About Truth before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Lies About Truth: 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Character-Driven Novel That Will Make You FeelBy CustomerIf nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you're doing, you're going to keep getting what you're getting. You want change, make some.While this novel wasn't an instant favorite of mine, the overall story with it's many many layers, drew me in and grabbed onto my heart. The truth is in the beginning, I was a bit bored. I was

2. desperately hoping that there was going to be something that drew me in and made me connect to the characters. While it was by no means terrible, it just wasn't anything special to me. I wasn't automatically in love with any of the characters, and I felt that this was the same type of story I have read before, just a different book. But then suddenly, everything just fell into place with this book and I was drawn in and never wanted to stop reading. Once Sadie (our MC) let me in, I was in and I couldn't stop the many emotions that this book made me feel.I feel myself shutting down, closing off, like I should tell people, "No, we don't use this heart anymore. It's too fragile.For a good chunk of this book, I couldn't connect to Sadie. That's not to say I didn't feel for her, but at the same time, I just wanted more from her character. I almost felt like I didn't know her at all, and I was in her head from the very beginning of the book. However, I realized that this is entirely because of how the author wanted her character portrayed. For the first part of this book, Sadie is defined by the things around her: her parents, her lost friends, her past, and the four walls of her bedroom. She keeps herself locked away, and was stuck. Sadie didn't know how to grieve because she was lost in her own head half the time. But over the course of the novel, she lets others (and the reader) in more, and she blossoms. Sadie realizes that you can't grieve alone, and you need the love of others in your life. This is where this book truly shines. When I was finished reading this novel, I took a minute to realize how much Sadie grew over the course of the book, and how much bravery it took for her to reach the point she was at by the end of this story. And it was truly beautiful."Step one : Change happens. (The wreck.)Step two : Pretend the change doesn't exist. (What wreck?)Step three : get angry the other person can't be who they used to be. (You're a wreck.)Step four : Create change. (Wreck this.)I wish I could hate them and mean it".I also think that this book captured the process of grief very well. It captured how messy and complicated it is, and the fact that you can't go through it alone...or you'll end up alone. But it also captures how much we love that feeling of being alone and how after awhile, we like the numb feeling that comes with the grief. Courtney Stevens wrote the stages that Sadie, as well as the other characters, went through with such a finesse that there were a couple of times I just had to take a minute and let her words sit in my brain. She also showed the beauty that happens when you let others in, and that grief is replaced by happy (or something close to it).Nature, at its strongest, shaved off mountaintops or threw houses into the air, but it couldn't was away pain. Everything had limitations.The other aspect of this novel that is expertly portrayed is the fact that everyone is effected in some way or the other by a certain event that causes grief. I felt for every single one of these characters. Often times in these types of books, authors forget that the MC isn't the only one going through some sort of grief. But Courtney Steven's portrayed the relationships...whether it was friendships, romantic relationships, or parental relationships...in such a real way and blunt. There was no sugar-coating anything. There was pain, there was heartache, and there was even a bit of resentment. But these are all things that a person experiences with grief. The one relationship that I appreciated the most though, was the relationship between Sadie and her parents. They actually cared and weren't absent throughout the story. They had a huge role, and were constantly supporting Sadie. And honestly, this is extremely rare in novels these days.Posse ad ease --from possibility to actualityOverall, while I wasn't blown away at first, by the end of this novel, I was full of emotions. It took me awhile to realize it, but this is a very character-driven novel, which is why it takes a bit to fully get into. However, once this book grabs you, it never lets you go. This read is incredibly real and may even make you realize some things about yourself and your life. It emphasizes the importance of growing and not holding yourself back. And to me, that is the sign of a great book.Happy reading :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful and Emotionally ChargedBy Bethany RobisonCourtney's writing is beautiful and emotionally charged. There are so many compelling elements of this story. A group of friends (close as family) coming to grips with a tragedy, little details about the tragedy that come to light that turn perceptions upside down, and a thread of a mystery that carries thru to the end. The main character has a set of what seem on the surface to be very obtainable goals (for example, drive a car), but Courtney makes us feel the weight of them as the main character takes forward (and sometimes backward) steps. I always look forward to Courtney Stevens' new releases. Her writing is compelling, gentle yet brutally honest, and inspiring.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Barbara SimmonsGreat book In the same vein as Jandy Nelson and Gayle Forman comes a novel from the gifted author of Faking Normal, Courtney C. Stevens, about hope and courage and the struggle to overcome the pain of loss.Sadie Kingston is living in the aftermath. A year after surviving a car accident that killed her friend Trent and left her body and face scarred, she can't move forward. The only person who seems to understand her is Trent's brother, Max.As Sadie begins to fall for Max, she's unsure if she is truly healed enough to be with him. But Max looks at her scars and doesn't shy away. And Max knows about the list she writes in the sand at the beach every night, the list of things that Sadie knows she must accomplish before she can move on from the accident. And while he can help her with number six (kiss someone without flinching), she knows she's on her own with number three (forgive Gina and Gray) and the rest of the seemingly impossible tasks that must be made possible before she can live in the now again. From School Library JournalGr 9 UpA year ago, Sadie had four close friends and a boyfriend. Then, the accident happened and one of them didn't survive. Shortly after the tragedy, Sadie caught her now ex-boyfriend, Gray, kissing

3. her former best friend, Gina. Now, Sadie is covered in scars she likes to name and Max, the only friend she still speaks with lives in El Salvador. They are all keeping secrets. Can they come together to learn the truth of the accident? The event changed everyone, but will they learn to love their current selves and each other or forever be stuck in the past? Sadie must learn to overcome her scars, physical and emotional, to find how to move forward, with or without her friends. Stevens weaves a tale not only of survival but also of learning to thrive. This realistic YA novel explores the weight of the past, the value of the truth, and the meaning and process of forgiveness, which teen readers will identify with. The narrative is told with a mix of flashbacks and past emails that bring perspective and a much needed history of the characters, giving them depth and authenticity. VERDICT A great addition to any YA collection.Cyndi Hamann, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee This realistic YA novel explores the weight of the past, the value of the truth, and the meaning and process of forgiveness, which teen readers will identify with. A great addition to any YA collection (School Library Journal)No one writes better about resilience and channeling your brave than Stevens does. (--Cammie McGovern, author of Say What You Will)In Courtney Stevens The Lies About Truth, Courtney writes beautiful and flawed characters that contain raw emotions. The Lies About Truth touched my soul.-- Katie McGarry, bestselling author of Pushing the Limits (.)This lyrical novel explores loss and survivors guilt, friendship and trust, and grieving and moving forward through the heart of a young woman who has lost much and yet feels paralyzed to reclaim her life. (ALA Booklist)Engaging characters and engrossing storytelling. (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))PRAISE FOR FAKING NORMAL: Somewhere between Sarah Dessen and Laurie Halse Anderson lies Stevenss rich debut about two adolescents grappling with extraordinary trauma....the mood is intense and the story moves briskly, complete with an ending so surprising that some readers may flip back to the beginning to start fresh. (Publishers Weekly)PRAISE FOR FAKING NORMAL: Reminiscent of Melinda in Speak, Alexi tries to find her voice. A story that resonates. (Kirkus)PRAISE FOR FAKING NORMAL: Debut novelist Stevens has written a powerful and fast-paced first-person story of a young woman who finds an inner strength she never knew she possessed. (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA))From the Back CoverSadie Kingston is living in the aftermath. A year after surviving a car accident that killed her friend Trent and left her body and face scarred, she can't seem to move forward. She's distanced herself from everyone, including her ex-boyfriend, Gray, and her best friend, Gina. The only person who really understands her is Trent's brother, Max. As Sadie begins to fall for Max, she's unsure if she is truly healed enough to be with him. But Max looks at her scars and doesn't shy away. And Max knows about the list she writes in the sand at the beach every night, the list of things that Sadie knows she must accomplish before she can move on from the accident. While he can help her with number six (kiss someone without flinching), she knows she's on her own with number three (forgive Gina and Gray) and the rest of the seemingly impossible tasks that must be made possible before she can live in the now again. From gifted author Courtney C. Stevens comes a story of hope and courage and the strength to move forward in the face of tragedy.