Every Day by David Levithan Summary
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Every Day follows a soul who wakes in a different body daily. This New York Times bestseller sparked conversations about identity beyond physical appearance, earning multiple awards including the 2013 YALSA Teens' Top Ten. What if love truly transcends the body we inhabit?
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Waking Up as Someone New Every Day
Imagine opening your eyes each morning in a different body-sometimes as a boy, sometimes as a girl, sometimes athletic, sometimes overweight, sometimes depressed, sometimes joyful. This is A's reality. Since birth, A has awakened daily in a new sixteen-year-old's body with no warning of who or where they'll be next. After nearly 6,000 days of this extraordinary existence, A has developed a careful code: access the host's memories quickly, follow their routine closely, and leave minimal traces. "I try not to interfere. For the most part, I merely occupy," A explains, describing the delicate balance of borrowing someone's life for twenty-four hours. A's existence is a masterclass in impermanence. There's no continuity of relationships, no physical constants-only knowledge travels between bodies. A has inhabited athletes training for championships, musicians preparing for recitals, troubled teens contemplating difficult decisions. Each experience adds another layer to A's understanding of human nature, teaching valuable lessons about empathy and resilience. A has learned to find beauty in this transient existence, appreciating the unique perspective that comes from experiencing life through countless different lenses. But what happens when someone who has never had the chance to form lasting connections suddenly falls in love? This carefully maintained equilibrium is about to shatter completely.
When Love Disrupts the Pattern
The Ethics of Borrowed Lives
Love Beyond Physical Form
You Are Not Alone
The Impossible Choice
Finding Purpose in Impermanence
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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