Books like Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher
The daily class discussions about the nature of man, the existence of God, abortion, organized religion, suicide, and other contemporary issues serve as a backdrop for a high-school senior's attempt to answer a friend's dramatic cry for help. As Sarah struggles with her own weight loss and self-perception, she must navigate the complexities of her relationship with her mother, Sarah's best friend, and the challenges of living up to her high school expectations.
First publish date: March 1993
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Chris Crutcher
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