![]() ![]() Together their narratives convey the unbreakable bond between the two sisters. In alternating chapters, Giselle's 14-year-old sister, Holly, expresses her concern about Giselle's condition while grappling with her own issues. When her condition slightly improves, Giselle allows herself to enjoy the attentions of Solomon and imagines going back to medical school. The first two-thirds of the book move slowly: Giselle's narrative shifts between the present and flashbacks of her childhood as she searches for clues to her father's behavior. While at home recovering, Giselle is on a mission to figure out why her father (who has been dead for nine years) didn't love her. Giselle was one of the top 10 in her class at medical school before suffering a breakdown. ![]() Family secrets play a role in Canadian author Kaslik's powerful first novel about 22-year-old Giselle's struggle with anorexia and its devastating effects on her family. ![]()
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