Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined
Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined by Danielle Younge-Ullman, published by National Geographic Books on May 1, 2018, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complex relationship between a girl and her mother. The story follows Ingrid, who, after her opera star mother, Margot-Sophia, loses her singing voice, must navigate a new life that feels ordinary and unfulfilling. In an effort to prove her strength and pursue her dreams in the theater arts, Ingrid agrees to endure an extreme wilderness experience, setting the stage for her personal journey of resilience and self-discovery.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family dynamics, the pursuit of passion, and the challenges of survival. As Ingrid faces the harsh realities of her summer adventure, she confronts her inner demons and the underlying tragedy that shapes her life. This edition, comprising 368 pages, presents a compelling exploration of growth and determination against the backdrop of performing arts and adventure.
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Like Wild for teens! In the tradition of Sara Zarr and A. S. King, a girl must survive an extreme wilderness experience to prove to her mother that she has the strength to pursue her dreams.
When she was a little girl, Ingrid’s entire world was her mother: Margot-Sophia, the brilliant and sophisticated opera star. So when Margot-Sophia loses her singing voice, Ingrid loses everything. The two of them move to a small, normal house in a normal town, where Ingrid tries to convince her mother that there must still be something worth living for. It’s in this small, normal life that Ingrid discovers her own passion for the theater arts. But Margot-Sophia refuses to support her daughter’s dreams. They strike a deal: if Ingrid makes it through a summer of an extreme wilderness experience, then she can have her chance to pursue life as a performer. Over the course of this summer, Ingrid is stripped of every dignity and freedom. But she also comes to terms with her inner demons — and finally confronts the secret tragedy that defines her.
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