Hold Still
Hold Still by Nina LaCour is a poignant exploration of loss and recovery, presented in this reprint edition published by Penguin on February 26, 2019. This 272-page novel delves into the aftermath of a friend’s suicide, focusing on Caitlin as she navigates her grief and the void left by Ingrid’s absence. Through a blend of words and drawings left behind in Ingrid’s journal, Caitlin embarks on a journey to understand her friend’s final days and to reclaim her own sense of self.
Readers will find a narrative that addresses significant social themes, including suicide, depression, and the complexities of friendship. As Caitlin confronts her emotions and memories, the story captures the essence of her struggle and the gradual path toward hope. This edition also includes a new essay from the author, commemorating a decade since its initial release, adding depth to the reader’s experience of this impactful young adult fiction.
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A beautiful new edition of the stunning debut novel by Nina LaCour, award-winning author of We Are Okay
“Hold Still may be the truest depiction of the aching, gaping hole left in the wake of a suicide that I’ve ever read. A haunting and hopeful book about loss, love, and redemption.” – Gayle Forman, #1 bestselling author of If I Stay and I Have Lost My Way
That night Ingrid told Caitlin, I’ll go wherever you go. But by dawn Ingrid, and her promise, were gone.
Ingrid’s suicide immobilizes Caitlin, leaving her unsure of her place in a new life she hardly recognizes. A life without the art, the laughter, the music, and the joy that she shared with her best friend…. But Ingrid left something behind. In words and drawings, Ingrid documented a painful farewell in her journal. Journeying through Ingrid’s final days, Caitlin fights back through unspeakable loss to find renewed hope.
Hold Still is the indelible debut that launched Nina LaCour, the award-winning author of We Are Okay. LaCour’s breakthrough novel brings the changing seasons of Caitlin’s first year without Ingrid to the page with indelible emotion and honesty.
Includes an all-new essay from the author to commemorate 10 years in print!
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