Baby Love
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Once her parents find out, it’s her mum that’s the leading party in talking about the shame she has brought upon the family. Aspirations to keep up with a wealthy friend are agonizing, and result in a huge mistake that she doesn’t even realise she’s making. I will always wonder at her ability to understand and translate such tough subjects and emotions into her words so beautifully. Maybe it’s because it’s in England (or maybe because it’s a Jacqueline Wilson novel), she isn’t sentenced to a life of gloom in this home for expectant mothers, it’s certainly not the best but it isn’t the tales from those horrible Irish nuns convent.
I thought that they wouldn't be the same now that I am in my late 20's and maybe my good memories of them should be left untouched. This book was brilliant in that it showed the judgement and pressures of teenage pregnancy in the 1960's, then cleverly linking back to present date with an article at the end about sexual consent in the present day.
honestly i kind of just read this for the Jacqueline Wilson primary school vibes and i wasn’t disappointed in that aspect because her writing style has not changed or developed whatsoever. This book also ended by talking about the topic of consent and adoption, in partnership with two relevant charities.
Glad there is also an afterword on consent, because it may also empower readers to created firm boundaries to protect themselves and their well being. The book ends up focusing on the bond between mothers and babies, and whilst I didn’t fully believe that Laura had the capacity for some of the realisations she had, I do think that could just be my scepticism. I’m finding it so hard to find the right words for this review as it was just a truly stunning, beautifully written, heartwarming, heart-wrenching, amazing and perfect beyond measure. Attending the school on a scholarship due to her excellent grades, Laura hides her address from Nina as long as she can.There are trigger warnings with this, which the author well prepares the reader for and it was a brilliant book. Wilson's writing style is warm and despite the heavy subject matter there are lots of charming and humorous moments throughout the story. She makes bonds that get her through what will be the hardest time of her short life, but ultimately make her strong, resilient and determined to fight for what she feels is right.
I’m not sure if the author is now writing for a different type of teenager than 20 years ago or if I am reading her book as a person who has experienced things I never expected 20 years ago but this did not feel like a ‘teen read’.With rare exceptions such as bank holidays, the book group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7. The title to be read and discussed is sign-posted and on sale for the whole of the previous month (with a discount for those who make it known they intend to come) and everybody is welcome, whether first-timer, part-timer or regular-timer.
- Fruugo ID: 258392218-563234582
- EAN: 764486781913
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