I'm Not Her by Janet Gurtler
Summary:
“For the first time in my life, I didn’t feel envy…”
Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. And that’s okay. Kristina is the sporty one, Tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Until Kristina is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly Tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. There are senior boys flirting with her. Yet the smiles of her picture-perfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. Now Tess has to fill a new role: the strong one. Because if she doesn’t hold it together, who will?
I’m Not Her by Janet Gurtler
Release Date: May 1, 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Source: Publisher
Review:
This is quite an emotionally riveting debut novel and I have no doubt it will resonate deeply with readers. This book was particularly poignant for me, as I have recently lost a loved one to this horrible disease. I am not going to lie, I went into this book reluctantly. I was nervous that it would be too painful to read, but it was just the opposite. Yes, it was emotional but it was also powerful. It closely examines the lives of sisters and how a catastrophe can put everything else into perspective. I think having the story told from Tess’ point of view made the story particularly effective. Cancer is at the heart of this novel, it is the catalyst around which everything revolves, but it is not a book about cancer. It is a book about surviving. It is a book about family. It is a book about life and death, faith and hope. This is a wonderful book that readers of all ages will take to heart.
This sounds like a tear jerker, but I mean that in the best way possible.
Sounds super emotional- could be good. You never know.
I totally agree with you, Bermudaonion!
I read this book, and I absolutely love it, the characters are like my sister and I. She’s the beautiful one that everyone fawns over, and she tries to get me to become like her. Meanwhile, I’m the quiet, shy, and smart one who doesn’t really get noticed. That’s like the only thing that connects me with the book. My sister has a “skin disease”, where she easily gets random blisters and the skin on her hands peel off. And I have arthritis in my knees, (which sucks because I’m a tennis player and I have to run), my appendix kills most of the time, and some friends told me that I might have a thing where my appendix is swelling. So instead of just one of us suffering both of us are, (but I am more.)
i read this book and its my favorite book and i hope that everyone will read it!!!!
I read the book but, what stage of cancer did she have???!!!
I really enjoyed this book, i thought the character development was great. Sometimes you need a good cry and this book gave it to me 🙂
i read it and it is a really great book. yes i am under age, im 11 but the book is very good, and sad especially wat Tess is going through to help her sisters cancer and cut of leg. okay i dont want to spoil it for u guys but trust me it was really good and i hopr u enjoy it as much as i did