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The Art of Getting Stared At

af Laura Langston

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A coming-of-age story that exposes the struggle we all face to accept ourselves for who we are. After a school video she produced goes viral, sixteen-year-old Sloane is given a chance for a film school scholarship. She has less than two weeks to produce a second video, and she's determined to do it. Unfortunately, she must work with Isaac Alexander, an irresponsible charmer with whom she shares an uneasy history. On the heels of this opportunity comes a horrifying discovery- a bald spot on her head. No bigger than a quarter, the patch shouldn't be there. Neither should the bald spots that follow. Horror gives way to devastation when Sloane is diagnosed with alopecia areata. The autoimmune disease has no cause, no cure, and no definitive outcome. The spots might grow over tomorrow or Sloane might become completely bald. No one knows. Determined to produce her video, hide her condition, and resist Isaac's every charm, Sloane finds herself turning into the kind of person she has always mocked- someone obsessed with their looks. And just when she thinks things can't get any worse, Sloane is forced to make the most difficult decision of her life.… (mere)
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I grew to enjoy this book quite a bit. Sloane is quite the character, along with Isaac. They are fascinating to read.

I very much enjoyed it when Sloane decided to let it all out and reveal her condition to everyone, even unintentionally while filming the flash mob scene. I loved how Kim was there every step of the way, even though it was given the impression that Kim was all about beauty and looks, and not inner beauty and what not. I admire Kim, she does her best to do what's best like helping those at the women shelters without wanting to take credit or disprove Barbara or Sloane's misplaced opinion of her. Kim is such a strong woman, just like Barbara, but in a different way. I am glad she was there to help Sloane along the way, while her condition worsened, even though Sloane doesn't necessarily see it that way at first.

This book is pretty about never judging a book by it's cover! Who would have thought Isaac would be the one to inadvertently guide Sloane through not only her film but her condition. He has shown growth, just like Sloane in a few short weeks.

Overall, definitely a worthwhile read! ( )
  Dream24 | Jan 6, 2016 |
Interesting little story that could result in some interesting book club type discussions for teens. Likeable, realistic characters and well paced story, but felt more like bringing exposure to a little known illness, instead of a fully fleshed out story. More for teen than adult readers in my opinion. Not bad at all but not really my thing. Would have actually enjoyed a story more about the character Jade, but again this is just my opinion. Also I know its a small thing but her biological mom really bothered me. You did get an understanding of how Sloane came to be the girl she was at the beginning and felt the mom did her daughter a great disservice and wasn't there when her daughter needed her. Some nice character development as well. Sorry this review is all over the place but just whipping them out today as I am a busy mommy.

Favorite quote

"Pity is just another form of judgement." ( )
  mountie9 | Feb 9, 2015 |
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A coming-of-age story that exposes the struggle we all face to accept ourselves for who we are. After a school video she produced goes viral, sixteen-year-old Sloane is given a chance for a film school scholarship. She has less than two weeks to produce a second video, and she's determined to do it. Unfortunately, she must work with Isaac Alexander, an irresponsible charmer with whom she shares an uneasy history. On the heels of this opportunity comes a horrifying discovery- a bald spot on her head. No bigger than a quarter, the patch shouldn't be there. Neither should the bald spots that follow. Horror gives way to devastation when Sloane is diagnosed with alopecia areata. The autoimmune disease has no cause, no cure, and no definitive outcome. The spots might grow over tomorrow or Sloane might become completely bald. No one knows. Determined to produce her video, hide her condition, and resist Isaac's every charm, Sloane finds herself turning into the kind of person she has always mocked- someone obsessed with their looks. And just when she thinks things can't get any worse, Sloane is forced to make the most difficult decision of her life.

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