The Miseducation of Cameron Post
Description
Cameron Post is a sharp-witted, rebellious teenager whose life changes dramatically when she's caught in a sexual encounter with another girl and subsequently sent to a conversion therapy camp by her conservative guardians. At True Directions, a facility that claims to "cure" homosexuality through psychological and spiritual intervention, Cameron meets other LGBTQ+ teens and begins to question the very foundations of the institution designed to change her. Through her keen observations and dark humor, she navigates the complex dynamics of friendship, identity, and resistance within the camp's oppressive environment. Emily M. Danforth's debut novel is a powerful coming-of-age story that exposes the harmful practices of conversion therapy while celebrating the resilience and authenticity of young people refusing to be erased. With unflinching honesty and compassionate storytelling, this book challenges readers to confront prejudice and recognize the profound cost of denying one's true self.
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paperback
Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio
Published Jul 5, 2016
ISBN: 9781522677949
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
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