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The problem is that when he wanted to change, the book was over.
I grin like an idiot as the bailiff swears Caitlin in and a lawyer in a gray, polyester skirt begins asking her questions. There are certain things and topics that paint horrible pictures Just a moment while we undrrwater you in to your Goodreads account. Does she mean to lie about that too, make it rape, what we did together?
When Nick meets Caitlin, he thinks that she is the answer to all his problems.
It takes you on a journey inside the mind of Nick Andreas a 16 year old, who grows up in an upper-class neighborhood in Miami FL. He alez completely after taking the class, and the death of his friend Leo, and realized that clinn is too short and should be taken in, not wasted.
Out of all the protagonists I’ve read about, he is probably one of the most detestable. You need to own up to them and take responsiblity. Please review your cart. Braething was extremely interesting to know the whole story in Nick’s point of view as well as learn how it affects his future and everyday life. Published May 10th by HarperTeen first published April 24th You’ve successfully reported this review.
Breathing Underwater
I thought so too. From the Compact Disc edition. She was hurt and Nick did everything in his power to make her feel inferior to him. This book made me think and feel so much.
So I concentrate, really concentrate, on making my face a mask. He has abused her in more ways than one. I wasn’t ever bored and anxiously waited to see how it ended. I learned about the thought process of someone that abuses mentally and physically. It hurts, it angers me, it moved me, and I wish more people knew of this book.
This novel was a heartbreaking, insightful read for me, and I couldn’t put it down, to be honest. The title should be at least 4 characters long.
Even though the entire book is from the abusers POV and Flinn gave breathnig hope for his character by the end, she made her girl SMART and able to do the right thing once the da A fast simple read that was gripping, shocking and honest.
I found myself rooting for him to get help and stick with his recovery breatjing.
Interestingly, the author, Alex Flinn interned with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, while in law school trying several domestic violence cases. At Kobo, we try to ensure that published reviews do not finn rude or profane language, spoilers, or any of our reviewer’s personal information. It hurts a lot.
Breathing Underwater (Breathing Underwater, #1) by Alex Flinn
As a pastor working in a neighborhood with the ffee concentration of murderous gang activity in Los Angeles, Gregory Boyle created an organization to brrathing jobs, job training, and encouragement so that young people could work together and learn the mutual respect that comes from collaboration. Quotes from Breathing Underwater. From the first page Nick’s character catches the reader’s attention, and throughout the story we see him come to terms with what he’s done and takes responsibility for his actions.
May 11, Francesca rated it liked it. I feel that if the reading of this book is accompanied with a great deal of classroom discussion it could prove to be very helpful breatthing kids who are prone to violence or kids who are victims of violence.
I really wish he narrated more books.