Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow Summary
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In "Girl in Pieces," self-harm meets raw hope as a shattered teen rebuilds herself. Nine years in the making, this #1 NYT bestseller receives daily gratitude from readers worldwide. As Maggie Stiefvater notes, "Hope persists in even the darkest moments."
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Shattered Beneath the Surface
Charlotte Davis arrives at Creeley Center wrapped in a bloodied sheet, her arms and thighs heavily bandaged to cover self-inflicted wounds made with broken mason jar glass. Unlike other girls in the psychiatric facility who freely share their stories, Charlie has "cut all her words out" because her "heart was too full of them." She remains selectively mute, communicating through notes and drawings. The facility runs on rigid schedules-waking at 6 AM, structured meals, group therapy, medications-all under constant supervision. Despite being taunted as "Silent Sue" by another patient, Charlie appreciates having food, warmth, and safety after living on the streets. Her roommate Louisa, with abundant red-and-gold hair, becomes a maternal figure who recognizes Charlie as "one of her people" when she sees her similar scars. As Charlie's bandages come off, revealing "red, ropy scars rivering from wrists to elbows," she begins emerging from her silence. After Nurse Vinnie shaves her matted hair, she finally speaks: "It's Charlie. Charlie Davis." This moment marks the beginning of reclaiming her identity and voice.
The Weight of Yesterday's Ghosts
Desert Rebirth
Love's Destructive Dance
Art as Salvation
The Healing Power of Community
Rising from the Ashes
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