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Davida Hurwin

    Davida Wills Hurwin verfasst fesselnde Erzählungen für junge Erwachsene, die für ihre tiefgründigen Einblicke in die jugendliche Erfahrung gelobt werden. Ihr Hintergrund im Theater prägt ihr Schreiben und verleiht ihren Charakteren und ihren Reisen eine dramatische und emotionale Tiefe. Hurwins Prosa ist sowohl einfühlsam als auch scharf, wodurch sie die Leser in die komplizierte Welt des Erwachsenwerdens entführt. Sie zeichnet sich darin aus, die emotionalen Nuancen und Herausforderungen dieser prägenden Zeit einzufangen.

    Freaks and Revelations
    A Time for Dancing
    • Freaks and Revelations

      • 240 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      This raw, moving novel follows two teenagers-one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures. This tragic but ultimately inspirational journey of two polarized teens, their violent first meeting, and their peaceful reunion years later is an unforgettable story of survival and forgiveness. This story is inspired by the real lives of Matthew Boger and Timothy Zaal, who have shared their story on The Oprah Winfrey Show and NPR.

      Freaks and Revelations2012
    • A Time for Dancing

      • 257 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Samantha and Juliana. Sam and Jules -- they've been best friends forever. Now, in the summer before their senior year, they're ready for whatevers coming. College? Professional dance careers? They'll share the triumphs and face the tears together. But neither of them are prepared for what does happen next. Jules is diagnosed with cancer. And there is no cure. "An unforgettable debut by a writer to watch. The novel is beautifully composed, with dialogue that never falters, characters who are fully realized, and plotting to make readers turn the pages through their tears." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

      A Time for Dancing1995
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