The story of a girl sara zarr as discussed by lisa. The story of a girl is a story of forgiveness, forgiving others for their imperfections and bad behavior and most of all forgiving ourselves, yet never pushes an agenda of forgiveness as necessary. Jul 23, 2017 directed by kyra sedgwick feature directorial debut and starring ryann shane, jon tenney and kevin bacon, based on sara zarr s award winning novel, story of a girl is a coming of age drama about a young woman pushing beyond the shadow of her past to become the author of her own life. Im a latecomer getting to sara zarr s national book award finalist novel story of a girl, though its been on my radar for quite some time. Im so glad i finally carved out some time to read it. If they floated back to her again, she would paddle away. The movie stars kevin bacon, jon tenney, ryann shane, sosie bacon and tyler johnston. Feb 01, 2008 sara zarr was raised in san francisco, california, and now lives with her husband in salt lake city, utah.
Directed by kyra sedgwick feature directorial debut and starring ryann shane, jon tenney and kevin bacon, based on sara zarr s award winning novel, story of a girl is a coming of age drama about a young woman pushing beyond the shadow of her past to become the author of her own life. Ive often criticized young adult literature for piling on the woe, so its refreshing to read a book by a writer who recognizes that the simplest stories are often the best. Sara zarr, author of the national book award finalist story of a girl, returns with an intimate, exquisitely crafted novel of the courage it takes to see those we love. Sara zarrs first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn. Its about a girl name deanna who is claimed to be the biggest skank at her school because her brothers supposedly best friend took advantage of her, but as a year old girl she never told tommy to stop because she said he made her feel good. With subtle grace, complicated wisdom and striking emotion, the story of a girl reminds us of our human capacity for resilience, epiphany and redemption.
By the way, i cant wait for the movie to come out in 2011. Roomies by sara zarr, tara altebrando, paperback barnes. When she was thirteen, her father caught her and her brothers friend, seventeen year old tommy webber, having unprotected sex in the back of tommys buick. Copyright reed business information, a division of reed elsevier inc. A story of a girl by sara zarr i read the book a story of the girl by sara zarr. And its convincing, too, thanks to a realistically imperfect cast of secondary characters, especially jennas mother. She is the author of how to save a life, what we lost, sweethearts, and the national book award finalist story of a girl. Readers will want to know what happened to the main characters as children, something which is revealed in flashes and slivers throughout the book, and they will care.
Story of a girl is a book about relationships with others. She is the author of once was lost, how to save a life, and story of a girl, a national book award finalist. Story of a girl is a youngadult novel by sara zarr. Sara zarr interview, plus links to author biography, book. The story centers around deanna lambert, a teen troubled by social exile and branding rumors. Sara zarr in the three years since her father caught her in the back seat of a car with an older boy, sixteenyearold deannas life at home and school has been a nightmare, but while dreaming of escaping with. Goodreads members who liked story of a girl also liked. Story of a girl by sara zarr at the best online ebook storage. So i had to read a book for an independent reading project and i chose this book story of a girl by sara zarr. She is also the coauthor of roomies, with tara altebrando.
Story of a girl by sara zarr reading is my superpower. The movie is based on the 2007 novel of the same name written by sara zarr. Author sara zarr knows a lot about pacificashe was raised in san francisco, even though she now lives in salt lake city, utah. Lockhart, author of the disreputable history of frankie landaubanks and the boyfriend list, sara zarr s first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn characters. Deanna lambert is just thirteen when her dad catches her getting busy in the back of seventeenyearold tommy webbers buick. John green, author of the fault in our stars and looking for alaska this is a hell of a good book. Sara zarr explains the stories behind her teen novels, story of a girl, sweethearts and once was lost. Sara zarr is the acclaimed author of five novels for young adults, most recently the lucy variations. She continues to make mistakes when vain hopes of leaving her folks house with her brother, his girlfriend and baby are squashed. Festivaletteratura is one of italys most anticipated annual events.
Though i greatly enjoyed sara zarr s debut novel, story of a girl, i was even more impressed by her sophomore sweethearts. Also in the mix is deannas brother darren, a nice enough guy who lives in the basement with his girlfriend and their baby. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Unless otherwise stated, this interview was conducted at the time the book was first published, and is reproduced with permission of the publisher. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read story of a girl. Her short fiction and essays have also appeared in image, hunger mountain. She studied communications at san francisco state university and later moved with her husband to salt lake city, utah. Tara altebrando writes books for adults and teens, including the best night of your pathetic life, dreamland social club, and the pursuit of happiness. She was raised in san francisco, and now lives in salt lake city, utah with her husband. Its a compulsive read filled with tension and truth.
When she is caught in the backseat of a car with her older brothers best frienddeanna lamberts teenage life is changed forever. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on story of a girl by sara zarr. Zarr s involving yet somewhat anticlimactic debut opens with a bang as deanna lambert recalls the moment that caused everything in her life to change. Fortunately for fans of her workfour previous novels, including her debut, 2007 national book award finalist story of a girl zarr found her way to the writing career she believes she was meant to have. Buy a cheap copy of story of a girl book by sara zarr. Directed by kyra sedgwick feature directorial debut and starring ryann shane, jon tenney and kevin bacon, based on sara zarrs award winning novel, story of a girl is a coming of age drama about a young woman pushing beyond the shadow of her past to become the author of her own life. Join authors gayle forman and sara zarr as they read from and sign their new young adult novels just one year and the lucy variations. Mar 01, 2008 story of a girl ebook written by sara zarr. Jun 20, 2017 sara zarrs first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn characters. When the remembering was done, the forgetting could begin. Sara zarr is the acclaimed author of four novels for young adults. Its both impossible to put down and the kind of book that stays with you long after youve finished reading it. Most of the places she writes about in story of a girl, including terra nova high, are real, which means that if you fall in love with the book and want to make a pilgrimage to northern california, you totally can.
The story revolves around a girl who, when she was, was having sex with a 17yearold. Nothing has been the same since that painful night, and deannas extremely dysfunctional family is not much help. The story centers around deanna lambert, a 16yearold girl troubled by social exile and branding rumors. Story of a girl is a 2007 youngadult novel by sara zarr. Story of a girl is a 2017 tv movie directed by kyra sedgwick, which is her directorial debut. There are just two people who are willing to take the razzing of being the friends of slutty deanna, and she. Story of a girl by sara zarr, book trailer created by meg j. Its both impossible to put down and the kind of book. Mar 21, 2008 im a latecomer getting to sara zarrs national book award finalist novel story of a girl, though its been on my radar for quite some time. This novel for young adults is exactly what its title proclaims the story of a girl, seventeenyearold deanna, as she struggles to put a painful incident from her past behind her and move into a more hopeful future. Sara zarr born october 3, 1970 is an american writer. Sara zarr is the acclaimed author of seven novels for young adults, plus a collaborative novel with tara altebrando. Back in eighth grade, deannas father caught her having sex with a highschool boy. Her first novel, story of a girl, was a 2007 national book award finalist.
Since its inception in 1997, this fiveday festival of gatherings with authors, readings, guided tours, performances and concerts has seen artists come from all four corners of the globe to come together in mantua, getting firsthand experience of the truly unforgettable festive atmosphere. Im really in awe of sara zarr and i will always, always look forward to any book that she writes. Story of a girl national book award finalist, sweethearts cybil award finalist, once was lost a kirkus best book of 2009 and how to save a life. Her short fiction and essays have also appeared in image, hunger mountain, and several anthologies. When she was thirteen, her father caught her and her brothers friend, seventeen year old tommy webber, having unprotected sex in the back of. Jun 04, 2012 from the national book award nominated author of story of a girl, sweethearts is a story about the power of memory, the bond of friendship, and the quiet resilience of our childhood hearts. Story of a girl by sara zarr nook book ebook barnes.
She is the author of how to save a life, once was lost, sweethearts, and the national book award finalist story of a girl. Order our story of a girl study guide sara zarr this study guide consists of approximately 34 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of story of a girl. Word gets around by tommy, and deanna is named the school slut. Nothing is described, but there are many references, as well as to boobs, sexual harassment, condoms, the. Sara zarrs first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn characters. Her 2007 novel, story of a girl, was a finalist for the national book award. Find books like story of a girl from the worlds largest community of readers. David mcglynn is the author of the utah book award winning story collection the end of the straight and narrow. Sophomore deanna lambert made just one mistake to turn herself into the school slut. Zarrs story ends on a hopeful but realistic note with everyone taking baby steps. Mar 01, 2008 struggling to overcome the lasting repercussions and the stifling role of school slut, deanna longs to escape a life defined by her past. Story of a girl is a short novel that really packs an emotional punch. Sara zarr was raised in san francisco, went to high school in pacifica, and now lives with her husband in salt lake city, utah.
Its a compelling suspense novel that you just cant put down. Shes a national book award finalist and twotime utah book award winner. Sara zarr is the acclaimed author of five novels for young adults, most recently the lucy variations, which the new york times called an elegant novel. Deannes struggles to not let her past decisions and mistakes define her and prove to everyone. The romantic, emotional companion to just one day, just one year is a story of the choices we make and the accidents that happenand the happiness we can find when the two intersect. Sara zarr was raised in san francisco, california, and now lives with her husband in salt lake city, utah. Her sixth, a collaborative novel with tara altebrando, came out december 20. Sara zarr is the author of the lucy variations, how to save a life, what we lost, sweethearts, and national book award finalist story of a girl. Its about the true meaning of family and of moving forward and growing up and i truly loved it. Sep 15, 2015 sara zarr was raised in san francisco, california. Sara zarr s first novel tells an engrossing story with exquisitely drawn characters. With subtle grace, complicated wisdom, and striking emotion, story of a girl reminds us of our human capacity for resilience, epiphany, and redemption. Click to read more about story of a girl by sara zarr. Now, with the lucy variations, zarr says she wanted to try new things.
Mar 14, 2012 so i had to read a book for an independent reading project and i chose this book story of a girl by sara zarr. Story of a girl by sara zarr is one of personal strength and of redemption and forgiveness. In the end, this is a book for mature readers only, but those who are ready will be moved by this story of jenna and camerons intense attachment. Download and read online for free story of a girl by sara zarr. Story of a girl by sara zarr 2017, paperback for sale. Sara zarr shows the story in a poignant, but never overwrought manner. Struggling to overcome the lasting repercussions and the stifling role of school slut, she longs to escape a life defined by her past. Sara zarr, story of a girl wed walk home together in the foggy summer night and id tell her about sex. Story of a girl by sara zarr pdf free download ebook. Being a single mother is a hard task, especially when your child doesnt fit in. When she is caught in the backseat of a car with her older broth. This is the last time, the girl thought, that she would remember these things.
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