Hold Still
Oct 2009 · Sold by Penguin
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A YALSA Best Books for Young Adults • A William C. Morris Honor Book
“A beautifully written, gently moving account of a long good-bye that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to let go before they were ready.” —Sara Zarr, National Book Award Finalist and author of Gem & Dixie
“The book is written with honesty, revealing one's pain after the loss of a loved one.”—School Library Journal
Dear Caitlin, there are so many things that I want so badly to tell you but I just can’t.
That night Ingrid told Caitlin, I’ll go wherever you go. But by dawn Ingrid, and her promise, were gone. Ingrid’s suicide immobilizes Caitlin, leaving her unsure of her place in a new life she hardly recognizes. A life without the art, the laughter, the music, and the joy that she shared with her best friend. But Ingrid left something behind. In words and drawings, Ingrid documented a painful farewell in her journal. Journeying through Ingrid’s final days, Caitlin fights back through unspeakable loss to find renewed hope.
Hold Still is the stunning debut that launched Nina LaCour, the award-winning author of We Are Okay. LaCour’s breakthrough novel brings the changing seasons of Caitlin’s first year without Ingrid to the page with indelible emotion and honesty.
“A beautifully written, gently moving account of a long good-bye that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to let go before they were ready.” —Sara Zarr, National Book Award Finalist and author of Gem & Dixie
“The book is written with honesty, revealing one's pain after the loss of a loved one.”—School Library Journal
Dear Caitlin, there are so many things that I want so badly to tell you but I just can’t.
That night Ingrid told Caitlin, I’ll go wherever you go. But by dawn Ingrid, and her promise, were gone. Ingrid’s suicide immobilizes Caitlin, leaving her unsure of her place in a new life she hardly recognizes. A life without the art, the laughter, the music, and the joy that she shared with her best friend. But Ingrid left something behind. In words and drawings, Ingrid documented a painful farewell in her journal. Journeying through Ingrid’s final days, Caitlin fights back through unspeakable loss to find renewed hope.
Hold Still is the stunning debut that launched Nina LaCour, the award-winning author of We Are Okay. LaCour’s breakthrough novel brings the changing seasons of Caitlin’s first year without Ingrid to the page with indelible emotion and honesty.
A YALSA Best Books for Young Adults • A William C. Morris Honor Book
“A beautifully written, gently moving account of a long good-bye that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to let go before they were ready.” —Sara Zarr, National Book Award Finalist and author of Gem & Dixie
“The book i...
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Lyndon Ong
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December 31, 2016
well written. you can sense that the idea of suicide was taken seriously without compromise. there's a sense of realism that other books doesn't offer. i enjoyed reading it. 4.5 / 5
Amanda Williamson
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August 20, 2013
Losing my best friend to suicide when I was 17 years old turned my world upside down.. there were a lot of similarities between the book and my life. The big difference is... there was no letter from her so finding closure is hard, even after almost 4 years. The words, "you might be looking for reasons but there are no reason." Gives me a sense of peace and I appreciate that so much. This wasn't the best book I've ever read but I will cherish what I learned...
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Icarus the Cat God
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June 23, 2018
This book is amazing and puts you through so many emotions. I had given it
to a friend and they lost it so I can't re-read this book, but I ALWAYS
remember it and think about it. IT was so amazing
About the author
Nina LaCour is the author of the award-winning Hold Still and widely acclaimed The Disenchantments. Formerly a bookseller and high school English teacher, she now writes and parents full time. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Nina lives with her family in Oakland, California.
Nina LaCour is the author of the award-winning Hold Still and widely acclaimed The Disenchantments. Formerly a bookseller and high school English teacher, she now writes and parents full time. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Nina lives with her family in Oakland, California.
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