FAKING NORMAL
Author’s name: Courtney C. Stevens
Release date: 2/25/14
Publisher: HarperTeen
ISBN: 978-0-06-224538-0
ABOUT THE BOOK
Alexi Littrell hasn’t told anyone what happened to her over the summer. Ashamed and embarrassed, she hides in her closet and compulsively scratches the back of her neck, trying to make the outside hurt more than the inside does.
At school, nobody sees the scratches or her pain. The only person she connects with is the mysterious Captain Lyric, who writes song lyrics on her fourth-period desk for her to complete. With pencil marks and music, Alexi carves out a comfortable space for herself as she and the Captain finish each other’s songs—words on a desk feel safer than words spoken aloud.
But when Bodee Lennox, the quiet and awkward boy next door, comes to live with the Littrells, Alexi discovers an unlikely friend who understands her better than anyone. He has secrets of his own and knows all about suffering in silence. As they lean on each other for support, Alexi gives him the strength to deal with his past, and Bodee helps her find the courage to finally speak up.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Courtney C. Stevens grew up in Kentucky and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She is an adjunct professor and a former youth minister. Her other skills include playing hide-and-seek, climbing trees, and being an Olympic torch bearer.
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Music can definitely help to soothe pain when we’re going through tough times. How has music helped you during tough times?
I used to be involved heavily in musical theatre, and performing on stage and singing was my very favorite thing to do to get my mind off homework, applications, and all the drama taking place at school. I could just let everything go!
Music has definitely helped me feel not so alone during hard times.
It can center my whole being!
Music helps me deal with my emotions. If im angry I listen to an angry song and get it out in the car. If im sad it helps me to sort out what my feelings.
Music helps me deal with my emotions when they go all over the place. It helps express my feelings in a way that I never could on my own 🙂
I used to be a serious drug addict. Because of music, mainly the bands The Postal Service and Say Anything, I was able to not only decide I wanted to quit, but was able to. January 16th was my 7th year sober 🙂
I used to be a serious drug addict. Because of music, mainly the bands The Postal Service and Say Anything, I was able to not only decide I wanted to quit, but was able to. January 16th was my 7th year sober 🙂
I can always count on music to be there for me when I’m in a bad mood. The right song can just brighten up my day.
yes! music is a part of my life 🙂
yes! music is a part of my life 🙂
yes! music is a part of my life 🙂
yes! music is a part of my life 🙂
yes! music is a part of my life 🙂
It’s helped to soothe a broken heart more times than I can count.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
It lifts my mood and gets me going.
I have different playlist. “Jen’s Sad song” “Jen’s angry girl” etc… Usually more when I’m upset then when I’m happy now that I think about it.
It helps me get through my daily routine.
It helps me get through my daily routine.
Music takes my mind off things.
Music let’s me escape the stresses of every day life. Something as simple as listening to music on my drive to classes
Unfortunately I am deaf and unable to enjoy music…
Unfortunately I am deaf and unable to listen to and enjoy music.
Yes, and I believe it helps everyone in some point of their life. It helps me forget and relax
Music is my savior 🙂
Music is my savior 🙂
music allows me to explore myself, and to find and access different parts of myself that are hidden away
music allows me to explore myself, and to find and access different parts of myself that are hidden away
Music allows me to look inside myself and explore sometimes as a meditation and find hidden parts of myself
I love listening to music to suit my mood and to help me through difficult days and situations!
Music just helps me channel all of my emotions. I sing and it just lets me get it all out.
Music just helps me channel all of my emotions. I sing and it just lets me get it all out.
When Iam stressed, angry or depressed certain songs help sooth me.
It expresses how I am feeling better than I could describe to anyone.
I always turned to music when I’m stressed out.
Homework=Broadway
Feeling Exhilarated=Pop Music
Feeling Passionate=Slow and Steady Music
Feeling Angry=Rock/Dark-Themed Music
Feeling Sad=Meaningful Music
Feeling Jolly=Country
I just love how it feels when I listen to music, like someone understands what I’m feeling.
Absolutely, I have certain songs I love to listen to at certain times
Music definitely helps me through hard times
not really
It has been a comforter, and something to vent to or with when nothing or no one else understands there is always a song that can relate to the emotions we are feeling!