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Every Last Word follows a teenage girl who battles intrusive, dark thoughts spawned by Purely-Obsessive OCD. Facing constant anxiety, she discovers acceptance and control through the support and creative outlet of her high school poetry club. The novel explores the themes of mental illness, self‑acceptance, and the healing power of expression among young people.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Tamara Ireland Stone
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