One True Way
One True Way by Shannon Hitchcock, published by Scholastic Incorporated on May 28, 2019, is a 224-page work written in English. This narrative unfolds in the 1970s at Daniel Boone Middle School, where two girls, Sam and Allie, navigate their evolving friendship amidst societal pressures and expectations in their conservative town. The story explores themes of self-discovery and the challenges faced by those who identify as different, providing a nuanced perspective on love and acceptance.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of the historical context surrounding gay rights during the 1970s in the United States. The book delves into the complexities of friendship and romance, highlighting the internal and external conflicts that arise when societal norms clash with personal truths. Through the experiences of Sam and Allie, One True Way offers insights into tolerance and change, making it a significant addition to juvenile fiction that addresses family dynamics and the lives of girls and women.
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A heartening story of two girls who discover their friendship is something more. But how, among their backward town, will Sam and Allie face what they know is true about themselves?
Welcome to Daniel Boone Middle School in the 1970s, where teachers and coaches must hide who they are, and girls who like girls are forced to question their own choices. Presented in the voice of a premier storyteller, One True Way sheds exquisite light on what it means to be different, while at the same time being wholly true to oneself. Through the lives and influences of two girls, readers come to see that love is love is love. Set against the backdrop of history and politics that surrounded gay rights in the 1970s South, this novel is a thoughtful, eye-opening look at tolerance, acceptance, and change, and will widen the hearts of all readers.
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