Goodbye from Nowhere
Published: 2020
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"Goodbye from Nowhere" by Sara Zarr tells the story of a teenage girl named Ash who is grappling with the aftermath of her father's sudden death. As she navigates her grief, Ash is also dealing with a complicated family dynamic, including her relationship with her mother and the scars of a troubled past. In the midst of this emotional turmoil, Ash grapples with her identity and the meaning of home. The novel explores themes of loss, resilience, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging when the foundations of life are shaken. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by HarperCollins .
Sara Zarr was raised in San Francisco, went to high school in Pacifica, California, and now lives with her husband in Salt Lake City, Utah.