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A Diamond in the Rough
Paperback
Publisher: C. B. Livingston
Published: Jun 21 2025
Pages: 310
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Charlie's summer before senior year begins in the worst possible place-a hospital room. What starts as a routine visit quickly turns into something far more serious: she needs to have one of her lungs removed. It's a terrifying prospect for anyone, but especially for a teenage girl on the brink of what's supposed to be the best year of her life.
Convinced her future is over, Charlie struggles to adjust. Even after she's discharged, life doesn't return to normal. Her health challenges persist, and the frustration of feeling different and left behind begins to weigh heavily. Surrounded by people who treat her like she's fragile, Charlie wonders if it might be easier to simply give in and become the invalid they expect her to be.
But as the school year unfolds, so does Charlie's inner strength. With the support of a few loyal friends, she begins to rediscover her spirit. Through setbacks and triumphs, Charlie learns to embrace her new reality, discovering that perseverance, courage, and self-acceptance are what truly define a person. And maybe-just maybe-being different isn't a weakness at all, but a quiet kind of strength.
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