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by Justina Chen Headley Walking in the shoes of young Patty Ho, you're tuned into the many emotions of being an adolescent girl trying to make her way in the brutal world of teenagers. Patty, who is half Asian, tries to figure out where she socially "fits" in her school, while her mother is insistent that she grow up and marry a rich oriental man. Patty's mother is a no-nonsense, traditional Taiwanese woman who believes in exotic tonics and fortune tellers and attempts to conform her daughter to a world that Patty doesn't envision for herself. In an effort to escape her mother's incessant lectures, Patty spends a summer at math camp and discovers that there's more to growing up than good grades. After her adventures at camp include a first kiss and time spent with a quirky aunt, she emerges as a much stronger young woman with a sense of self and newly-discovered strengths that help her face her fears of the future, ready to embrace what comes her way. Patty was sent on a mission and found her personal truth. While Nothing but the Truth (and a few white lies) is entertaining and light, chock full of catchy quips, it never really seemed to take off and grab my full attention. It is a fun read with lots of chuckles and twinges to the heart, and I'd recommend it for someone who wants to spend some time reading something light, easy to put down and come back to. Because of the important message it sends about "fitting in" during those growing up years, I'd recommend it to readers who enjoy high school experiences. And for anyone who has ever had an inclination to bully, it's a must read. Author Justina Chen Headly eloquently conveys how it feels to be on the receiving end of not-so funny jokes. |
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