Synopses & Reviews
Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention and lately concern. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident?
Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac, gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time.
The uber-popular Sarah Dessen explores her signature themes of family, self-discovery, and change in her twelfth novel, sure to delight her legions of fans.
Review
"Sarah Dessen is something of a rock star in young adult fiction. Her bestselling coming-of-age novels are warmly written explorations of teens in transition that are, by turns, questioning, humorous and hopeful." Los Angeles Times
Synopsis
ANew York Timesbestseller
A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015
"Saint Anythingis a poignant, honest story about how we might suffer the misfortune of someone else's bad choices, how people who love us can become family when we desperately need it, and how starting over might - miraculously - mean taking a solid leap forward." Jodi Picoult, New York Timesbestselling novelist ofLeaving TimeandMy Sister s Keeper
Sydney has always felt invisible.She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family s attention and, lately, concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton s serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world.
Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. There s effervescent Layla, who constantly falls for the wrong guy, Rosie, who s had her own fall from grace, and Mrs. Chatham, who even though ailing is the heart of the family. But it s with older brother Mac quiet, watchful, and protective that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last.
Saint Anythingis Sarah Dessen s deepest and most psychologically probing novel yet, telling an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, and herself.
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About the Author
Sarah Dessen is one of the most popular writers for young adults. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, which have received numerous awards and rave reviews, and have sold more than seven million copies. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband, Jay, and their daughter, Sasha Clementine. Visit her online at www.sarahdessen.com.