Second Star to the Right
Second Star to the Right by Deborah Hautzig is a reissue edition published by Penguin Young Readers Group on September 13, 1999. This 176-page book is presented in English and explores the life of Leslie Hiller, a talented teenager living a privileged life in New York City. As a perfectionist, Leslie’s journey begins with dieting, leading her to an obsession that ultimately threatens her well-being.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into social themes, particularly focusing on the pressures faced by young women. The book addresses the challenges of striving for perfection and the impact it can have on one’s health. This edition includes an afterword by the author, where she shares her personal experiences with similar struggles, offering insight into the difficult path toward recovery and its lasting effects.
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Leslie Hiller is a bright, attractive, talented teenager who leads a privileged life in New York City. She is also a perfectionist. When Leslie starts to diet, she finds herself becoming obsessed, getting thinner and thinner, until she is forced to realize that her quest for perfection is killing her.
First published in 1981, this groundbreaking novel has been lauded by countless librarians, educators, and teenaged readers. This new edition features an afterword by the author in which she discusses her own struggle with the disease, the difficult road toward recovery, and the lasting effects on her life.
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