The Truth About Forever
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen is a young adult novel published by Penguin Adult in May 2008. This edition spans 391 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Macy Queen, who appears composed on the outside but is grappling with the emotional aftermath of her father’s death. As she navigates a summer apart from her seemingly perfect boyfriend, Macy encounters new friends and the intriguing Wes, prompting her to confront her feelings and the possibility of moving forward.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and the complexities of adolescence. The book delves into social topics such as love, family dynamics, and the journey of coming of age. Through Macy’s experiences, the novel addresses the challenges of self-esteem and the importance of embracing one’s emotions, offering insights into the process of healing and personal growth.
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The Truth About Forever is a captivating young adult novel about moving on from New York Times Number One bestseller Sarah Dessen, author of What Happened to Goodbye and Lock and Key, Sarah Dessen.
On the outside, Macy Queen is cool and calm. On the inside, she’s breaking.
Silently struggling with her dad’s death, and spending the summer apart from her oh-so-perfect boyfriend, Macy is smiling her way through – she’s ‘fine’. It’s only when she meets a group of new friends – and artistic, sexy Wes catches her eye – that she realizes she can wear her heart on her sleeve sometimes. Because life doesn’t stop when someone disappears – and even though she’s lost so much, can Macy see what she has to gain?
‘A compelling story beautifully written’ – Time Out
‘A poignant coming-of-age story’ – Big Issue
Sarah Dessen is the author of six stunning teen novels: Just Listen, Along for the Ride, Lock and Key, That Summer and What Happened to Goodbye. She lives in the countryside in North Carolina with her daughter, husband, some lizards and two very spoilt dogs – read her once and fall in love.
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