The Way I Used To Be – The Way I Used To Be, Book 1

Description

The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith is a poignant and intense Young Adult novel that powerfully explores the enduring effects of sexual assault and the journey toward healing.

Eden McCrorey begins her high school career as a typical, “good” girl—until a devastating event changes everything. During her freshman year, she is raped by her brother’s best friend. Afraid and ashamed, she buries both the incident and “the way she used to be,” altering her entire sense of self.

Spanning four parts—freshman through senior year—the novel follows her struggle with trauma’s aftermath. Eden searches for normalcy through risky behaviors, distancing herself from friends, love, and even her own identity