The Truth about Forever (Teen's Top 10 (Awards))
by Sarah Dessen
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Book Reviews of The Truth about Forever (Teen's Top 10 (Awards))
Book Review: Teen Angst is an old and watered down idea.
Summary: 3 Stars
How this book made me feel; it brought me into a world of the female aura. It was a great read. My only compliant is lack of originally.This is dawsons creek on paper, although I premote reading more than watching DVD sets. This is a BLATANT rip-off and/or inspired by Dawsons Creek.
I would suggest purchasing Dawsons Creek Seasons 1-3. You'll see what I mean, Dawsons Creek was a truthful, intellectual, and showing the worlds of all clicks. Whatever it was inspired by or ripped-off from I have no idea. But if I did I would recommend it instead Dawsons Creek.
It is a great book reading wise, it captures the reader. If you havent seen dawsons creek in chronological order you really should.
If you have seen Dawsons Creek, then this might provide a small fix for your the inspirational/drama queen/teen angst or whatever you take from it.
I have read books for 13 years old and below that show the same truth and feeling as this book.
I highly recommend Pattern Recongnition by William Gibson. I would also suggest Prozac Nation and/or Anything by Elizabeth Wurtzel. Along with that Girl, Interrupted movie or book.
But advancing into a more critcal thinking stage in your life is a good idea, it provides better coping skills and takes you out of the damnation. The curse of 'I am lonely, loveless, and helpless' without someone guy/girl/parent/drug.
You cant control your emotions but you can control what they fuel. This book will help with that.
-Ben(yes I am a male, and older than a teenager[22] with a college degree. But my conditions allow me to understand people)
Book Review: Dessen's Best Book Yet!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Hands down, this is by far the best book I've read in a long time. While Sarah Dessen may be my favorite author, and I truly do enjoy every single one of her books, this one touched me the most, because of its simple message...embracing imperfection.
Macy is a good, obediant teenage girl. She gets good grades, has scored the all time smart boyfriend (captain of the Debate team, Math team, and others...), and is planning on spending her summer as a librarian filling in while her boyfriend is at "Brain Camp". She has a troubled past; she saw her father die of a heart attack while they were out for a morning run.
Things change when by chance, Macy is offerred a job with Wish Catering and spontaneously accepts. There, she meets a group of new friends that accept her for who she is, not who she's trying to be. She also meets Wes, a boy who embraces flaws and sees them as nothing less than full of potential. He helps her find herself, even when it seems like its too late.
Sarah Dessen always finds a way to connect with her readers, every moment feels real and tangible. As you read, you become lost in the story; Macy is your neighbor, your best friend, your sister, you even begin to see parts of her in yourself. The way she delves into the lives of the characters is truly amazing, and it makes you feel as if you known these characters for years. Everyone struggles to be perfect, in school, in life, whatever. But the message she puts across is strong: embrace your imperfections, its what makes you who you are.
Book Review: What is the truth about forever?
Summary: 5 Stars
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen is an excellent book and should be read by girls everywhere. It is happy, sad, encouraging, and life changing all in one book. It is not a hard read, but will keep readers engaged for hours on end thrown into the life and world of Macy Queen, the perfectionist, runner, and main character of this story.
Macy is overcome in grief from her dad's death, but keeps it all inside. Her mother and over accomplishing boyfriend expect too much from her and want her to be perfect, if there even is such a thing. Her whole life is based around doing what others want and expect out of her, working at a job that she hates, and studying a SAT wordbook every night for next year. That is not a great life style. She doesn't do anything that she wants to do and has no fun in her life. But that all changes when she joins Wish, a catering company. She makes great friends, gets to work at a fun job, falls in love, and learns lessons on life in the process.
The Truth About Forever is a great book and readers, girls especially can get a lot out of it. The lessons that readers can get out of it can really be useful in life. It teaches that no one is perfect and to be yourself, and that a hole in the ground can teach you a lot. "There have to be a few holes in the road. It's how life is." This is a great book if you want to cry, laugh and be moved. There's so much that can be taken out of Sarah Dessen's work and be thought deeply upon. So what is the truth about forever? You'll just have to find out for yourself.
Book Review: Good enough to be worth buying but expected more from Dessen
Summary: 3 Stars
Sarah Dessen has many times over surprised me with how good her books are. So naturally I was excited to read The Truth About Forever.Macy stops living life (not literally) when she witnesses her father splayed out on the ground, a heart attack getting the better of him. Then she meets the crew of Wish, a catering crew that also includes in the bargain, "Monotone" Monica who can indeed compose a full sentence you found out near the end, bubbly Kristy and her outrageous maybe even obscene outfits, indignant self-righteous Bert and his older brother Wes.
Oh, it was good enough. The pages passed fast enough. But I wasn't totally buying it. Call me stereotypical and maybe just a person with low expectations for humanity, but it didn't seem believable that Wes would welcome flaws with open arms and seem devoid of any emotion except perhaps compassion and sadness. To me he didn't seem human at all. It was extremely predictable, partly because of the book jacket I'll admit but you just KNEW the turn-out of who Macy would end up with. Kristy is an interesting character and Sarah spent lots of lines describing her outfits. This might be seen upon as a bad thing but I found it rather interesting to read about outfits, probably because when I write stories I can't help but describe the character's outfits. I also was slightly annoyed that Macy didn't notice that Wes liked her. I mean, it was totally obvious. But then, it is fiction and I suppose some of the parts you're not supposed to believe.
Book Review: The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Summary: 5 Stars
"A long dull summer stretches ahead of Macy while her boyfriend Jason is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a boring job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be passed with her mother, the two of them sharing a silent grief at the traumatic loss of her father.
But sometimes unexpected things can happen-things like the catering job at Wish, with it's fun-loving, chaotic crew. Or her sister's project of renovating the neglected beach house, awakening long-buried memories. Things like meeting Wes, a boy with a past, a taste for Truth-telling, and an amazing artistic talent, the kind of boy who could turn any girl's world upside down. As Macy ventures out of her shell, she begins to wonder if it really is better to be safe than sorry.
Acclaimed author Sarah Dessen gently explores the heart of a wounded young woman who longs to give free rein to her emotions-but doesn't quite dare."
This book is mostly a realistic fiction. It also has a bit of romance, which is also realistic.
Sarah Dessen also wrote This Lullaby, How to Deal, That Summer, and Someone Like You.
This is one of the best books I've ever read. Seriously! I totally recommend this book. I think it's perfect, but there's no such thing as perfect, so it's almost perfect. Sarah Dessen is such a superb author! Now I really want to read This Lullaby, and I hope it's as good as The Truth About Forever!