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Lifeline - by Abbey Lee Nash (Paperback)

Lifeline - by  Abbey Lee Nash (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Not suitable for younger readers"--Back cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Abbey Lee Nash debuts with a new voice along the lines of Jennifer Niven, Sharon M. Draper, and John Green</strong>, in <em>Lifeline</em>, a gorgeously written tale that plunges the reader into the life of popular high school senior Eli Ross who has everything...</p><p>...until an overdose at a party takes it all away.</p><p>After nearly dying in the ER, Eli agrees to go to LakeShore Recovery Center, an inpatient substance abuse treatment program where he'll spend the next 28 days.</p><p>It's there that Eli meets Libby, the sharp-edged artist, whose freshly tattooed scars mirror the emotional scars Eli tries his best to ignore. Eli soon learns that if he's to have any chance at a future, he'll first have to confront his past.</p><p>Abbey skillfully weaves a tight story and unforgettable characters together to create a novel that is honest, raw, funny, heartbreaking, and hopeful and will ultimately have you turning pages throughout the night.</p><p>Grab your copy today!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"<strong>Nash, in short, has pulled off a remarkable feat</strong>, taking a topic of great relevance and--without a hint of censure or denunciation--making it integral to <strong>a tale whose only demand is that it be read in one sitting</strong>." - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p><p> </p><p>"Lifeline plunges the reader into Eli's rough journey--<strong>Nash doesn't hold back. Buckle up.</strong>" - K.M. Walton, author of CRACKED, EMPTY, & ULTIMATUM</p><p> </p><p>"<strong>Tragically timely</strong>, this story dives deep into the brutal and heroic work that recovery requires. An addict's self-denial and self-destruction is laid out with raw honesty and while the path back is steep, Nash shows redemption is well within reach. <strong>A gorgeously written and ultimately hopeful debut that will resonate with readers of any age.</strong>" - Karen Fortunati, author of THE WEIGHT OF ZERO</p><p> </p><p>"<strong>Nash knows exactly what she's doing here</strong>, and it's clear on every page. <strong>One of the best small-press gems I've read in a long time.</strong>" - Dahlia Adler, author of BEHIND THE SCENES, UNDER THE LIGHTS, and JUST VISITING, and NA novel LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT</p><p> </p><p>"<strong>This is a must read this year. </strong>It does deal with sensitive matters, but it is done very tastefully. I give this book <strong>a solid five stars.</strong>" - Up All Night with Books</p><p> </p><br>

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