DESCRIPTION :

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson is a poignant and harrowing exploration of ingesting issues and the complexities of teenage life. The novel follows Lia Overbrook, a younger female struggling with anorexia after the death of her best friend, who used to be also battling an ingesting disorder. Anderson’s raw and unflinching portrayal delves into Lia’s internal turmoil, her haunting thoughts, and her determined tries to manage her body as a way to cope with her grief and inner demons.