Inspirational Media
Summary
Sam has his life figured out – at least his life after graduation. Until then he has to deal with peers trying to bash his head in just for being Sam (rather than the Amanda to whom they’ve grown accustomed). His pleas for help have been ignored by the principal and most of the staff. His persecutors are still given free rein to terrorize him, so he’s given up disclosing his gender identity to anyone else. Sam’s time is spent moving quickly between classrooms never left unattended and anticipating the freedom that will come with leaving high school behind forever.
When one attack leaves him unconscious and bleeding, his instinct upon waking is to find a safe place – his favorite safe place – Mr. Keegan’s classroom.
From Todd Keegan’s perspective, the strange interaction that follows leaves him wondering if Amanda is on drugs and if he's underestimated her maturity. Between enabling his traumatized, dependent sister and hiding secrets of his own, Todd has no desire to waste time on a junkie teenager, let alone allow her to attend the AP History trip to Washington, DC.
In order to survive the remainder of senior year, Sam will have to convince his only ally that he's not under the influence and decide if, unlike the rest of his family and school staff, Mr. Keegan can be trusted with the truth.
When one attack leaves him unconscious and bleeding, his instinct upon waking is to find a safe place – his favorite safe place – Mr. Keegan’s classroom.
From Todd Keegan’s perspective, the strange interaction that follows leaves him wondering if Amanda is on drugs and if he's underestimated her maturity. Between enabling his traumatized, dependent sister and hiding secrets of his own, Todd has no desire to waste time on a junkie teenager, let alone allow her to attend the AP History trip to Washington, DC.
In order to survive the remainder of senior year, Sam will have to convince his only ally that he's not under the influence and decide if, unlike the rest of his family and school staff, Mr. Keegan can be trusted with the truth.
This book was incredibly helpful when I wrote The Simplicity of Being Normal. By clicking on the image above, you'll be redirected to it's description on Amazon.
One of my favorite moments was stumbling across a quotation by one of my great grandfathers that I was able to include in Simplicity: "They [women], as weaker vessels, are given to him to nourish, cherish, and protect; to be their head, their patriarch, and their savior; to teach, instruct, counsel, and perfect them in all things." - Orson Pratt, The Seer, 1853 |
I'm very drawn to certain images when I write. Click on or hover above the photos below for the lines these pictures inspired.
Todd Keegan is a huge Aerosmith fan. So "Pink" ended up being played quite often!
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Excerpt one - Chapter 2
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Excerpt Two - Chapter 18
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excerpt Three - Chapter 20
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