Amazing story!

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Oh how I wish I had books like this to read when I was going through adolescence. It strikes me as a powerfully realistic look into the mind and body of a teen girl. While I couldn't relate to Greer as far as chest size, I certainly felt awkward and out of place in my own body well into adulthood and still struggle to be at peace in it. I appreciate how this book is honest about the fact that body conversations are tough for parents and kids both.
It was especially eye opening to learn how large breasts can be a burden to a woman, physically and in regard to unwanted attention. The writing is sharp and there are funny parts. There are also lots of feelings and likable characters. There's a romance aspect that's quite sweet, but for me the most prominent thread in the book is Greer's journey from being ashamed of her body. I highly recommend this one. I listened to the audio book narrated by Kristen DiMercurio, who does a fabulous job of capturing all the characters and particularly giving Greer a lot of personality.