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Lovehurts

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"Even as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love." J.D. Spero, author of Boy on Hold

Being a chubby girl in a society that values skinny isn't just painful. Sometimes, it's downright dangerous.

Eighteen-year-old Lena learns this all too well when a tactless remark from her boyfriend triggers her descent into anorexia and depression. Repeatedly congratulated for her weight loss, Lena's disordered eating escalates. It isn't until she hits rock bottom that Lena admits her reckless pursuit of "skinny" might actually be ruining her life.

Determined to break free from the suffocating grip of her disorder and an abusive relationship, Lena embarks on a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. But the road to recovery is rife with inner demons and past wreckage. To reclaim her identity, Lena must repair a fractured friendship, embrace the support of unexpected allies, and relearn how to trust herself.

Product Details

PublisherVine Leaves Press
Publish DateJuly 09, 2024
Pages276
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9783988320711
Dimensions8.5 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.6 pounds

About the Author

Genalea is a sleep-deprived mom and-somehow-the author of three books: LIFE AFTER, A SONG I USED TO KNOW, and LOVEHURTS. Her work has appeared withBroad River Review, WOW! Women on Writing, Watershed Review, Gemini Magazine, The Bookends Review, and more. She resides in Southern Idaho with her four creative children and a needy but adorable dog. Should you ever need to find Genalea in a crowd, simply shout a line from an early 2000s emosong and she'll be sure to answer back. Visit genalea.wordpress.com.

Reviews

"A beautifully written gut-punch of a novel that I devoured in one sitting. Lena is an unforgettable character you will cry for, rage for, and root for. This big-hearted book will stay with me for a long time." Dallas Woodburn, author of Before & After You & Me

"Ms. Barker tackles harrowing topics with a spellbinding story, so that even as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love." J.D. Spero, author of Boy on Hold

"Powerful and poignant, Lovehurts takes an unflinching look at tough topics. Even though your heart may hurt while reading, Barker brings you back with Lena's recovery from self-loathing and rediscovery of self-love." Kelly deVos, author of Fat Girl on a Plane and Eat Your Heart Out

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