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The Girls At 17 Swann Street

by Yara Zgheib
A book that delves into the consequences of eating disorders.  A poignant and inspiring story that is hard to put down, about a ballet dancer fighting many demons, including anorexia and depression.  The Girls At 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib  #fiction, #reading, #books to read, #books

Praise For This Book


"A singular celebration of the lifesaving power of community and small gestures." - The New York Times Book Review

"This absorbing page-turner illuminates the raw courage of people who, struggling for their lives, somehow find the strength to support those around them." - People Magazine, February 2019 People Picks

"One of the most emotional and affecting books you'll read all year...it holds nothing back." - Hello Giggles

24 Fiction Books Coming Out In February That You Definitely Need To Read - Bustle

"...an impressive, deeply moving debut. " - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Zgheib's lyrical, dream-like style will resonate with fans of Wally Lamb's and Anne Tyler's novels and Augusten Burroughs' memoirs." - Booklist

"Moving . . a nuanced portrait of a woman struggling against herself." - Kirkus

"One of the best books I've read. Powerful and poignant..." - Jen Lancaster, New York Times bestselling author of I Regret Nothing

"Grabbed me from the first page. If you are interested in compelling characters and/or complex issues, this is a must read." - Lisa Gardner, New York Times Bestselling author

"Heartbreaking and beautiful . . . a brave book, stark in its realism, yet tempered by its lyrical prose." - Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of The Dream Daughter

"Heart-wrenching and beautiful . . . a must read." - Erica Bauermeister, national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients


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