Female sexuality in young adult literature michele polak. Norma klein was born in new york city, lived there most of her life, and died in the city shed known most. Norma klein, an author of more than 30 novels for teenagers and adults, died tuesday, april 25, 1989 after a brief illness at st. The author got her ideas from everyday life and advised wouldbe writers to do the same to write about their experiences or things they really care about. Klein began publishing short stories while attending barnard and since then she had written novels for readers of all ages. Although sexuality is regarded as one of the dominant ways of representing access to power in ya fiction internationally, adolescent sexuality, and even teenage romance, is. Eighteenyearold augie, very bright and very tall, thinks that sh. Eighteenyearold augie, very bright and very tall, thinks that she is never going to experience either sex or love. Klein portrays the teens of the 80s as freer sexually, but no more comfortable with their bodies or less nervous about sex than previous generations. Mystery of the pirates ghost elizabeth hoffman honness. Nor are relationships any easier for this sexuallyfree generation.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. She died, after a brief illness, in new york city on april 25, 1989 at the age. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. A true story about a girl whos life ended at the age of 20 years old who watches her life ebb away knowing that she must taste of life love and happiness for the last time, especially with her daughter. Buy this book klein american dreams lays on the melodrama so. Similarly, two texts by norma klein, its ok if you dont. My life as a b ody mass market paperback august 12, 1988 by norma klein author. Norma klein books biography and list of works author. I wanted to do this because just in case something ever did happen to me before my child grew up, they would be able to know who their mother was. While many canadian residents believe that they and their. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Coming to life by norma klein goodreads share book. Norma klein, an author of more than 30 novels for teenagers and adults, died tuesday. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps.
Norma klein books list of books by author norma klein. Just a collection of the books that ive read over the years which are less commonly on these book lists. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy my life as a b ody by norma klein online at alibris. Intelligent, shy augie, a senior in high school, is fairly certain that romance will never play a part in her life. See all books authored by norma klein, including sunshine, and domestic arrangements, and more on. And i cant thank norma klein enough for sharing a real life story in such a wonderfully fictionalized way. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Norma klein, 50, a youngadult novelist the new york times. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Books ive read and reread since the 1990s in more or less chronological order, from required reading to pure entertainment. My life as a b ody norma klein hardcover by klein, norma.
I have been wanting to read this for a while, unlike many others, it has not been a dissapointment at all, on the contrary, is much better than i could have imagined and it fit me in a personal level so closely its scary. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This chapter focuses on themes of sexuality and gender identity. The real problem with this novel about the sexual life of a 17yearold intellectually and artistically gifted teen is not its modestly titillating sexual explicitness, its cultural stereotyping, or the fact that the protagonist sleeps first with a handicapped boy and later with one of her college professors. Click to read more about my life as a b ody by norma klein. Norma klein has 59 books on goodreads with 11573 ratings.
Family secrets by norma klein, young adult fiction. Norma klein may, 1938 april 25, 1989 was a us young adults book author. My life as a b ody by norma klein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My life as a body by norma klein readingz livejournal. Im doing it because i feel like writing about real life.
My life with bob flawed heroine keeps book of books, plot ensues. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Norma klein project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Norma klein is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. This isnt a book i would have picked up probably if i hadnt already been in love with norma klein s writing. During the middle of the school year a boy named sam who use to do sports and be very smart was in a car crash and that made him have to be in a wheel chair for the rest of his life. She was born, grew up and lived in new york city for most of her life, and studied russian at barnard college.
Norma klein eighteenyearold augie, very bright and very tall, thinks that she is never going to experience either sex or love, until she starts tutoring a boy suffering partial paralysis from an accident. Some of the published credits of norma klein include family secrets, queen of. Author norma kleins complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. I told my mother quite adamantly that norma klein wrote the classic 1939 folk song you are my sunshine, because it had appeared in one of her teenweepy novels, the song a husband lovingly sang to his dying wife. Norma klein biography norma klein biography and list of works norma klein books. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Norma klein this book was about a girl named augie and she hasn. The real problem with this novel about the sexual life of a 17yearold intellectually and. Young adult novels with gaylesbian characters citeseerx. Although young adult novels have always centered on various life problems as experienced. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The author got her ideas from everyday life and advised wouldbe writers to do. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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