How to Make Friends with the Dark
From the bestselling author of TikTok sensation Girl in Pieces
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oneworld Publications
Published:11th Apr '19
Should be back in stock very soon
A young girl's emotional journey through grief and healing after losing her mother unfolds in How to Make Friends with the Dark.
In How to Make Friends with the Dark, readers are taken on a poignant journey through the life of Tiger, a young girl grappling with the devastating loss of her mother. The story unfolds as Tiger finds herself alone in a world that has suddenly turned dark and unfamiliar. With her mother gone, she must confront her grief and learn to navigate the challenges of life without her most significant support. The narrative beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and the quest for clarity amidst chaos.
As Tiger embarks on her journey, she discovers the importance of forging connections, even in the darkest times. The novel delves into themes of friendship, healing, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through her experiences, Tiger learns to embrace her feelings and confront the shadows that threaten to engulf her. The author skillfully portrays the complexity of grief, making the reader feel every moment of Tiger's struggle and triumph.
How to Make Friends with the Dark is not just a story about loss; it is a celebration of survival and the bonds that can be formed in the face of adversity. With lyrical prose and heartfelt insights, this book resonates with anyone who has faced their own battles with grief and healing, making it a powerful addition to contemporary literature.
‘Lyrical, devastating, witty and raw – this is Kathleen Glasgow at her best. Her fans will not be disappointed to fall in love with Tiger Tolliver, no matter how much she breaks their hearts.’ Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, author of The Smell of Other People’s Houses
‘Beautifully written and profoundly moving. From page one, Tiger Tolliver grabs your heart with her pain, her courage, her humor – and she doesn’t let go.’ Alyssa Sheinmel, New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others
'Kathleen Glasgow is the rare type of skilled storyteller that knows you have to hurt your characters before putting them back together. I loved every word of this lyrical and devastating novel.' Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders
'This had me gripped from the very first page... The characters feel so real that you end up hurting for them.' Eve Ainsworth, author of Seven Days
‘Lyrical and emotionally complex.’ Irish Times
ISBN: 9781786075642
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm
Weight: unknown
432 pages