Unleaving — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
"For fans of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak..."--Voices of Youth Advocates
In a book that is both urgent and timely, Melissa Ostrom explores the intricacies of shame and victim-blaming that accompany the aftermath of assault.
After surviving an assault at an off-campus party, nineteen-year-old Maggie is escaping her college town, and, because her reporting the crime has led to the expulsion of some popular athletes, many people—in particular, the outraged Tigers fans—are happy to see her go.
Maggie moves in with her Aunt Wren, a sculptor who lives in an isolated cabin bordered by nothing but woods and water. Maggie wants to forget, heal, and hide, but her aunt’s place harbors secrets and situations that complicate the plan. Worse, the trauma Maggie hoped to leave behind has followed her, haunting her in ways she can’t control, including flashbacks, insomnia and a sense of panic. Her troubles intensify when she begins to receive messages from another student who has survived a rape on her old campus. Just when Maggie musters the courage to answer her emails, the young woman goes silent.
Frequently asked questions
Is Unleaving appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book addresses themes of rape, loss, betrayal, and trauma, indicating a presence of violence related to these experiences. The narrative explores the impact of such violence on the characters. No content described as scary or horror-related is present in the search results for 'Unleaving'.
Does Unleaving have violence?
The book addresses themes of rape, loss, betrayal, and trauma, indicating a presence of violence related to these experiences. The narrative explores the impact of such violence on the characters.
Does Unleaving have scary content?
No content described as scary or horror-related is present in the search results for 'Unleaving'.
Does Unleaving have religious themes?
No religious content, practices, or beliefs are present in the narrative of 'Unleaving'.
Does Unleaving have racial/cultural content?
No racial themes or discussions about race are present in the narrative of 'Unleaving'.
Does Unleaving have profanity?
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Does Unleaving have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of 'Unleaving'.
Does Unleaving have sexual identity?
The book deals with the topic of sexual abuse, presenting it with sensitivity and taste. It explores the aftermath of such experiences and their emotional ramifications.
Does Unleaving have gender roles?
The book features themes of women supporting each other and addresses issues related to gender, particularly in the context of trauma and recovery. However, the framing of these themes is not explicitly detailed in the sources.
Does Unleaving have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'Unleaving' by Melissa Ostrom.
