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Tish Cohen
Dear Librarian, INSIDE OUT GIRL was inspired by my time spent with a lively thirteen-year-old girl with a nonverbal learning disorder, a condition that closely mimics Asperger's Syndrome. The driving question in this novel, a story of heart, spirit, and hope, is how does a dying parent leave behind a child so socially isolated even her own grandparents can't handle her? I am honored that Target has picked INSIDE OUT GIRL as a Breakout Book. And my debut novel, TOWN HOUSE, was a regional finalist for the Commonwealth Writers' Prove, Best First Book Award, and is in development as a feature film with Fox. Rather than me tell you about it, let me pass on what a wonderful author, NYT Bestseller Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean and Cage of Stars, says about INSIDE OUT GIRL: "I don't know quite how to describe the story of Rachel Berman — whose family life is rocked by her love for Leonard Bean and his beautiful, bullied, obsessive and mentally disabled daughter — except to say that there is not one single wrong note in this story of crisis and courage. It drives home the truth we ignore to survive: Each of us is a secret, especially to ourselves." In the words of Orange Prize finalist, Lottery's Patricia Wood: "Each character is richly drawn and the story poignant and tender. Olivia is a memorable character who will stay in my heart for a long, long time." NYT Bestseller Michelle Richmond said: "Tish Cohen has written a life-affirming novel about the families we choose, those that are chosen for us, and the possibility of second chances. You'll find yourself cheering for Olivia Bean from the first page to the last." To be one of five people to win a signed copy of INSIDE OUT GIRL, please write me at my website, tish@tishcohen.com. Also, I'm a huge fan of book clubs and am available by email, phone or in person to chat with any groups who might be interested. Thank you for your love of books! Tish Cohen
Inside Out Girl / Tish Cohen / Harper Perennial / Paperback; 352 Pages
Price: $13.95 / ISBN: 978-0061452956 / Published: August, 2008 Tish Cohen is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |