by Deb Caletti
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publication Date: September 18th, 2018
A HEART IN A BODY IN THE WORLD is a timely and gut-wrenching novel by Deb Caletti that follows high school senior Annabelle on her run across America, as she tries to outrun her grief. Following a personal tragedy in her hometown of Seattle that is slowly revealed as the story progresses, Annabelle, a cross-country runner, sees no other solution than taking a 27,000 mile trek to Washington DC. As she powers through the physical toll, she comes to term with her own emotional trauma. In doing so, she accidentally becomes the face of a nationwide cause, but only ever intended to run away from the memories of the past that plague her mind. Hers is a raw and passionate cry for justice in a time of Never Again and mental health activism, and leaves behind a strong message.
I have never so strongly wanted to reach into a book and give a character a hug. I felt like I too was on her emotional journey (but not the actual running part, thank god), and could see her struggle on every page. Caletti tapped into what it feels like to grieve and rage, as well as the inner conflict that comes with wanting to move on, and manifested that into Annabelle. This is a must-read book, but be warned, have a box of tissues ready.
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