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Rent Please Stop Laughing at Me: One Woman's Inspirational Story
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Format: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Adams Media Corp
Published: Mar 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography - Personal Memoirs
Retail Price: $12.95
Pages: 276
Synopsis
While other kids were daydreaming about dances, first kisses, and college, Jodee Blanco was just trying to figure out how to get from homeroom to study hall without being taunted or spit upon as she walked through the halls.
This powerful, unforgettable memoir chronicles how one child was shunned—and sometimes physically abused—by her classmates from elementary school through high school. It is an unflinching look at what it means to be the outcast, how even the most loving parents can get it all wrong, why schools are often unable to prevent disaster, and how bullying has been misunderstood and mishandled by the mental health community.
You will be shocked, moved, and ultimately inspired by this harrowing tale of survival against insurmountable odds. This vivid story will open your eyes to the harsh realities and long-term consequences of bullying—and how all of us can make a difference in the lives of teens today.
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Reviews
this is a true story about a girl that was just different and was tortured by her fellow classmates at multiple schools throughout her whole growing up. these kids were horrible, they even physically hurt this poor girl. of course now, she's a famous author. so i liked this book since it reminded me how much i hated school. of course it never went as far as it did with her, but still. i highly reccomend this book.