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Fulmer, Jay

 
9781479713035: Monica Nemo

Synopsis

Monica Nemo is a heroic story of self- discovery that takes place in a central Ohio town in 1979 after Monica, a teenager, has newly moved there from California. Monica falls in love with her neighbor, a girl named Meredith, and as their bond deepens they briefly become romantically involved. When they finally break off their intimate relationship their friendship begins to erode. Monica's friendship with her new friend Kenny, along with her involvement in the skateboarding scene initially brings her personal achievement and satisfaction, then discontentment and anger at Kenny's lifestyle choices concerning drugs and crime. When her mentally ill mother dies Monica must fight through a barrage of thoughts and mixed up feelings. Through athletics, friendships and music, Monica finds a sense of empowerment that helps her through her own dark passage. This author hopes that this sense of empowerment will spread to anyone reading this story.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Monica Nemo is a heroic story of self- discovery that takes place in a central Ohio town in 1979 after Monica, a teenager, has newly moved there from California. Monica falls in love with her neighbor, a girl named Meredith, and as their bond deepens they briefly become romantically involved. When they finally break off their intimate relationship their friendship begins to erode. Monica's friendship with her new friend Kenny, along with her involvement in the skateboarding scene initially brings her personal achievement and satisfaction, then discontentment and anger at Kenny's lifestyle choices concerning drugs and crime. When her mentally ill mother dies Monica must fight through a barrage of thoughts and mixed up feelings. Through athletics, friendships and music, Monica finds a sense of empowerment that helps her through her own dark passage. This author hopes that this sense of empowerment will spread to anyone reading this story.

Biographie de l'auteur

JAY FULMER

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