Journal Entry 1 by dawni from Windsor, Ontario Canada on Saturday, September 06, 2003

Purchased for 25¢ at the "Project Literacy Victoria" book sale in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

FYI, the cover of the actual book is different from the one shown on my bookshelf - I tried to track down a graphic for the real cover to upload with this journal entry, but couldn't find one - sorry!

This book currently resides on my TBR shelf.

dawni
 

Journal Entry 2 by dawni from Windsor, Ontario Canada on Saturday, June 26, 2004

From Amazon:

Lisa Shilling is 16, smart, attractive - and she is losing her mind. Some days are "light," and everything is normal; during her "dark" days, she hides deep within herself, and nothing can reach her. Her teachers ignore what is happening. Her parents deny it. Lisa's friends are the only ones who are listening - and they walk with her where adults fear to tread. This classic novel of a teenager's descent into madness, in the tradition of Go Ask Alice and I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, has remained a best seller for close to thirty years.

Journal Entry 3 by dawni at Bench outside Central Library Branch, Broughton Street. in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Friday, July 02, 2004

Released on Friday, July 02, 2004 at Bench outside Central Library Branch, Broughton Street. in Victoria, British Columbia Canada. 

Journal Entry 4 by LibraryFly from Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, July 08, 2004

I found Lisa, bright and dark on a bench in the Main Library Courtyard in Victoria, B.C. I was delighted with the invite to have a look at the book and actually, I felt it was somehow meant for me. And it was. I took it home and read it in two sittings as I found it rather compelling and couldn't put it down. I was really moved by the story and especially about the valiant efforts of Lisa's friends who rose so courageously to the challenge of helping her. And especially how they were so willing and able to endure the hard times they experienced in so doing. And how they continued to love their friend. The book really hit home for me in light of all the pop psychology these days that labels friends and loved ones "co-dependents" when they try and offer some help to those dear to them who suffer from difficulties similar to Lisa's. I'm one of those people and not only was I rewarded with the story about Lisa, but my dear friend thanked me last night for being the only one who really want to help him kick an unwanted addiction. So I feel really blessed. 

Journal Entry 5 by LibraryFly at Victoria High School in Victoria, British Columbia Canada on Monday, July 19, 2004

Released on Monday, July 19, 2004 at Victoria High School/ladies wash room in Victoria, British Columbia Canada.

Victoria HS ladies wash room