Holding Up the Universe
Description
Libby Strout has spent her life defined by her weight, labeled "America's Fattest Teen" by a cruel world that never bothered to look deeper. Now, ready to reclaim her life after her mother's death, she's determined to discover who she really is beyond the headlines and judgments. Jack Masselin appears to have it all—charm, confidence, and the ability to fit seamlessly into any social circle—but he harbors a secret that isolates him: he can't recognize faces, even those of people closest to him. When a high school prank lands them both in group counseling and community service, Libby and Jack discover that beneath their carefully constructed facades, they share something profound: the desperate need to be truly seen and understood. As they spend time together, they find in each other a mirror and a refuge, learning that sometimes the person who changes your world is the one who finally sees you for who you really are.
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published Oct 4, 2016
402 pages
ISBN: 9780385755924
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Details
First Published
2016
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven.