Autobiography of a Face
by Lucy Grealy
Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 19K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 256 pages.
About Autobiography of a Face
I spent five years of my life being treated for cancer, but since then I've spent fifteen years being treated for nothing other than looking different from everyone else. It was the pain from that, from feeling ugly, that I always viewed as the great tragedy of my life. The fact that I had cancer seemed minor in comparison.At age nine, Lucy Grealy was diagnosed with a potentially terminal cancer. When she returned to school with a third of her jaw removed, she faced the cruel taunts of classmates. In this strikingly candid memoir, Grealy tells her story of great suffering and remarkable strength without sentimentality and with considerable wit. Vividly portraying the pain of peer rejection and the guilty pleasures of wanting to be special, Grealy captures with unique insight what it is like as a child and young adult to be torn between two warring impulses: to feel that more than anything else we want to be loved for who we are, while wishing desperately and secretly to be perfect.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lucy Grealy |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Kindle Price | $8.35 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,982 |
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What genre is Autobiography of a Face?
Autobiography of a Face is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Autobiography of a Face worth reading?
Based on 19K reader ratings, Autobiography of a Face has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Autobiography of a Face?
Autobiography of a Face has 256 pages.
Who wrote Autobiography of a Face?
Autobiography of a Face was written by Lucy Grealy. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for Autobiography of a Face?
The ISBN-13 for Autobiography of a Face is 9780060569660.0.
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Autobiography of a Face is available on Kindle for $8.35. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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