Books like Hate You by Graham McNamee
Seventeen‑year‑old Alice lives with the painful memory of a father who choked her and left her voice damaged. In her struggle, she turns to songwriting—crafting lyrics she feels she cannot sing herself—to process her feelings and seek a path towards self‑acceptance. As she navigates the lingering anger and grief that define her relationship with her father, Alice ultimately strives to reconcile her past with her present, finding healing and understanding through music and introspection.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Graham McNamee
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