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Outta Here
by Lea Beddia
A story about choice, and the overwhelming feeling that happens when a teen is faced with making major life choices alone. This novel is a hard-hitting portrayal of a reality faced by many teens in families touched by the epidemic of opioid addiction.
A small-town teen faces the challenges of her mother’s opioid addiction and a dangerous home life, striving to escape and build a better future through college despite limited support.
About the Author
LEA BEDDIA is an author, storyteller and educator. Born and raised in Montreal, she now teaches school in Joliette, Quebec where she lives with her husband and three children.
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"…well-written and very realistic. Beddia does a solid job of dealing with heavy topics including drug addiction, violence, emotional trauma, and the complications that being a family can bring. Élise, as the protagonist, is a strong female character that shows the reader what resilient young people can do to stand up for themselves while planning for a successful future... I can’t say enough great things about this book. Highly Recommended. ★★★★★"
"Élise is a powerhouse of a character… A heartbreaking testament to saving oneself."
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