Book description
"Emotions leap off the page in this deeply personal book . . . . Expertly written."--Library Journal
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The best fiction simply tells the truth.
But the truth is never simple.
When novelist Kendra Brennan moves into her grandfather's old cabin on Hidden Lake, she has a problem and a…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Girl Who Could Breathe Under Water as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
When I think of The Girl Who Could Breathe Underwater, the first thing that comes to mind is how nuanced and sensitive it is. It tackles an exceptionally difficult topic—sexual trauma—with a finesse and respect for the goodness of humanity that takes my breath away. There are Bad Guys in this book, but Erin Bartels reminds us that they, too, have back stories and reasons why they became the people they are. This book is the epitome of finding beauty amid life’s toughest challenges.
From Kathleen's list on finding beauty in the crap life throws at you.
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