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I highly recommend Gabi A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero to people of all ages and genders, especially to teenagers. I enjoyed this novel because it was non fiction and really showed a relatable take on a teenager’s life and the struggles teens face.
My book, Gabi A Girl in Pieces, followed the story of Gabi Hernandez, who struggles to find her place in the world. Gabi lives with a unique Mexican-American family, including a religious fat-shaming mother, a very undisciplined brother, and a deadbeat dad. Along with her aunt with commitment issues, Gabi fights to finish her senior year with her hectic life. The only thing that keeps her going is poetry, her love for food, and her …show more content…

Many people seem to think that since teenagers are not adults yet, that they don't have responsibilities or problems. However, Gabi has lots of stress on her shoulders and many responsibilities. Without her, The Hernandez family would be even more of a mess than it is. She hopes to go to college but unfortunately she knows that her family is dependent on her and the things she does for the household. This book fights the ignorance in the world and makes people think again when they say teenagers have it easy. Some people may not recommend this novel because they believe it encourages readers to only worry about family rather than achieving their own personal goals. Some may also think this book over dramatizes the harshness of a teenagers life. Although some people may think this book overexaggerates the stress in a teen’s life, , the author just tries to show the perspective of one teen’s life. The book shows that everyone has their own story and every teen experiences different things, rather good or bad. The book educates readers on teenagers and what some may experience, as well as provides solutions for the hectic lives teenagers may face. Whether a teen uses poetry, like Gabi, to challenge emotions or other activities, teenagers can all relate to each other with the stressful, hormonal life they all

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