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In *Breathing Underwater*, sixteen‑year‑old Nick is sent to counseling for hurting his girlfriend, Caitlin. While required to keep a journal, he recounts their fragile relationship, his struggles with controlling behavior, and the ongoing abuse from his father. Through candid entries, the novel explores themes of anger management, family violence, and the challenges of teenage life.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Alex Flinn
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