You could be forgiven for thinking that skinny, the title of donna cooners debut novel, represents a goal for main character ever davies. Donna is the author of over 20 picture books and has also written childrens television shows for pbs. I could read this book multiple times and still love it. Donna cooner lives with her goat dog, roxanne, in fort collins, colorado, where she also works. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Ever knows she weighs over three hundred pounds, knows shell probably never be loved, and skinny makes sure she never. I was so disappointed because i was very much looking forward to. Donna cooner brings warmth, wit, and startling insight to this unforgettable debut. American library association, best fiction for young adults. Apr 20, 2014 skinny by donna cooner has been chosen as a spirit of texas high school selection from the young adult round table. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading. I gave this book 5 stars because it was one of my favorites. These are the words of skinny, the vicious voice that lives inside fifteen.
It seemed appealing and i read it, and rather enjoyed it. Skinny by donna cooner has been chosen as a spirit of texas high school selection from the young adult round table. Evers mom loved fairy tales, but at fifteenyearsold and weighing 302 lbs, ever davies is sure that happily ever after was never written for her. Skinny is a standalone book by donna cooner and the first i have ever read by this author. This is the journey of a brave girl named ever, bullied because of her. Skinny whispers in my ear the thoughts of sizezero whitney stone as i push by her desk, almost knocking her purse off in the process. Dec 02, 2012 overall, skinny by donna cooner was an interesting read, but the rushed plot, underdeveloped characters, and lack of relatable situations made the story confusing, frustrating, and not a book that. Deep sleeping music, relaxing music, stress relief, meditation music. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. I loved the way the author made the book meaning full story, this is the first book to make me get emotinal.
Skinny whispers in my ear the thoughts of size zero. Skinny made me cry, it made me laugh and it made me look at myself in a completely different light. Whitney gives a big sigh of disgust, rolls her eyes, and moves the knockoff prada to the other side of the desk. She definitely shouldnt be feeling this way, she was super nice.
Mar 25, 2014 donna cooner is the acclaimed author of skinny and cant look away. Skinny by donna cooner made me seriously rethink all my ratings for this blog, because it is definitely worth the top mark i can give it. Sep 01, 2012 skinny by donna cooner is a book i first found roaming the shelves at the bookstore. A former gastric bypass patient, donna was inspired to share some of her experiences with readers. Feb 27, 2015 donna cooner, cant look away torrey grey is an internet sensation, with thousands of people watching her beauty videos each week. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read skinny. Written by donna cooner, audiobook narrated by elizabeth morton. Then, i read the back cover, and the first paragraph. Skinny by donna cooner donna cooner s new young adult novel, skinny, follows ever, an obese teenage girl who decides to have weight loss surgery. A while back i read an article about donna cooners ya novel skinny. Shop amongst our popular books, including 11, worthy, fake point paperbacks and more from donna cooner. Donna cooner establishes herself as our own jodi picoult in this timely tale of sisters, loss, and redemption. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Skinny by donna cooner paperback book the parent store. I loved the way the author made the book meaning full story, this is. Shes taunted by classmates, but her own selfloathing eclipses their slursshes even given it a name, skinny, and mostly ceded her identity to it. Skinny isbn 9781405263986 pdf epub donna cooner ebook. I downloaded this book not sure whether i would like it as it came under a. These are the words of skinny, the vicious voice that lives inside fifteenyearold ever daviess head. When i first saw the book skinny, by donna cooner, i automatically inferred that it would be about an insecure teenage girl. Ever ultimately has gastricbypass surgery and loses a. After undergoing gastricbypass surgery, a selfloathing, obese teenaged girl loses weight and makes the brave decision to start participating in high school life, including pursuing her dream of becoming a singer and finding love.
The spirit of texas reading program high school is a recommended reading list. I really felt that author donna cooner should have contained an authors note dealing a little more in depth about. Donna cooner lives with her goat dog, roxanne, in fort collins, colorado, where she also works as a professor of education. Skinny by donna cooner read free online read best books. Oct 01, 2012 listen to skinny audiobook by donna cooner. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bank street college of education, best childrens books of 20. Skinny by donna cooner is a book i first found roaming the shelves at the bookstore. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock. And there is no hint of counseling after the bypass either. Until, one day, she decides to take drastic action. This book about a morbidly obese girl going through gastric bypass surgery doesnt feature a morbidly.
Donna cooner is the acclaimed author of skinny and cant look away. Young adult library services association, teen top tens finalist. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read worthy. Chapter one i know what they think because she whispers their thoughts into my ear. She grew up on the gulf coast of texas and, although she loves the colorado mountains, she still yearns for the ocean from time to time. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading skinny. Donnas debut novel, skinny, was named an alas best young adult fiction award. Donna cooner is an author, blogger, speaker, and teacher currently living in fort collins, colorado. I thought i would have a real connection with this book after reading the synopsis but unfortunately i didnt. Donna cooner is the acclaimed author of awardwinning ya books. Connection when i was at camp i met a girl who felt really insecure about herself. Donna s first book skinny was also published by electric monkey. Then, i read the back cover, and the first paragraph really caught my. Sep 19, 2016 skinny is a standalone book by donna cooner and the first i have ever read by this author.
Thousands of people watch her popular videos on fashion and beauty. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Skinny tells ever all the dark thoughts her classmates have about her. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take.
The author of the article was critical of the book for not taking. The squeak of the curtain ropes being pulled echoes backstage as the waiting cast takes a collective breath. She felt that way because she was a little heavier than the rest of us and she snored. I thought i would have a real connection with this book after reading the synopsis but. After undergoing gastricbypass surgery, a selfloathing, obese teenaged girl loses weight and. Changing on the outside is one thing but silencing skinny is the hardest thing of all.
I really wanted to love it, but it truly rubbed me the wrong way so to speak. Skinny by donna cooner meet your next favorite book. But demons, she finds, are not so easy to shake, not even as she sheds pounds. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you. International reading association, young adult choices 20. Skinny by donna cooner donna cooners new young adult novel, skinny, follows ever, an obese teenage girl who decides to have weight loss surgery.
Jan 01, 2015 donna cooner is an author, blogger, speaker and teacher currently living in fort collins, colorado. Written by donna cooner, audiobook narrated by sandy rustin. Ill leave the desk up, but then ill have to balance my notebook and books in my lap. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Donnas debut novel, skinny, was named an alas best young adult fiction award, beas young adult buzz book, and a bankstreet colleges best childrens book of the year. Discount prices on books by donna cooner, including titles like screenshot point paperbacks. Donna cooner is the acclaimed author of skinny, cant look away, worthy, and.
Author interview donna cooner, author of skinny bookpage. Donna is the author of over twenty picture books and has also written childrens television shows for pbs. Donna cooner is the acclaimed author of awardwinning ya books, including skinny, cant look away, and worthy. Shes the voice in evers head telling her that, at 15 years old and 302 pounds, shes not worthy of love or even tolerance. Donna cooners new young adult novel, skinny, follows ever, an obese teenage girl who decides to have weight loss surgery.