The Way I Used to Be By Amber Smith

The Way I Used to Be is a landmark piece of YA contemporary fiction, widely praised for its empathetic, yet unflinching, look at the consequences of sexual trauma. Amber Smith structures the novel around four distinct years of high school, demonstrating how a single event can ripple through every aspect of a young person's life, from isolation and self-harm to eventual self-acceptance and healing.

This influential Amber Smith YA contemporary novel explores:

• Sexual Assault Recovery Book

• Emotional Coming of Age Novel

• Four Years of Eden's Life

• Mental Health Awareness YA

• High School Trauma Story

An essential and challenging read for older teens and adults, offering an empathetic and profound perspective on trauma and healing fiction and the resilience required to rebuild a life The Way I Used to Be.