Wintergirls

Discussion page for //Wintergirls//. This one needs to come off the nominee list as we already had this on our list before. Kathy Watson, Kimball Library

This was on the 2011 list! Heidi Grant @Nashua High School North

Scary, very scary -- and very real! Oh, if only more teens would read this book! It gives a true picture of the mindset of those troubled with any eating disorder (or, by extension, any compulsive behavior pattern). More girls seem to be interested in this book, although "guys" could learn a lot from reading it, too (understanding girlfriends, sisters, classmates). A good choice for the Final 13 Nominees list. -- Donna, Colebrook Public Library

Very intense and honest depiction of eating disorders...we looked at it for Isinglass and thought it was just a bit too old for middle grade readers. The story was harrowing and the look into the mind of a person with such a disorder was disturbing. I think it will certainly strike a cord with female teen readers who loved books like "Cut". - Amy INglis

I agree that this book is extremely intense and honest. A chilling depiction of the struggle with eating disorders. I couldn't out it down. I definitely recommend this book. - Allison Steele, Jaffrey Grade School Library

I read this title for the second time for this list and found it just as relevant and well written as the first time. Yes for the top 13. Christine Tarrio Stephenson Memorial Library

I thought this book gave some useful insight into the minds of those with eating disorders and self-destructive tendencies. Though the content material was troubling, it was easy to follow, informative, and well written. -Judi Shea, Librarian, Nashua High School South

This book is well written and set in New Hampshire. While it was a dark subject, I was drawn in and facinated by the author's ability to reveal the thought process of the main character. It answers the question "What was she thinking?" one asks when trying to understand self destructive behavior in others. Jen Leger Baker Free Library

An EXCELLENT book which I think is worthy of the list. -Kelly Budd, KHS

An intense book, and certainly well written. Not exactly uplifting, but very informative, and quite popular. Yes, I'd put it on the list. Lisa Melone, Rochester

Please put this book on the Flume list. It is edgy, realistic, disturbing....yet, hopeful. You really get into the mind of the teen. I felt like I had an eating disorder while I was reading it! HIGHLY recommend. ~Kathy Watson, Kimball Library

This is my top pick for the Flume list. It is accurate, intense, engrossing, and impossible to put down. Laure Halse Anderson is a great writer, and she has really gotten inside the mind of a hurting teen. - Beth Strauss, Pelham High School