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Book Synopsis: This fast-paced memoir that New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins called "Compelling. Scary. Totally real" gives readers a glimpse into the unbelievable reality of a young girl's 16 months in the notorious "tough love" program the ACLU called "a concentration camp for throwaway kids."
I never was a badass. Or a slut, a junkie, or a stoner, like they told me I was. I was just a kid looking for something good, something that felt like love. I was a wannabe in a Levi's jean jacket. Anybody could see that. Except my mother. And the staff at Straight.
I was thirteen when I ran away from my abusive home. After a month in a shelter for kids--the best month of my childhood--my mother heard about Princess Di and First Lady Nancy Reagan's visit to this place that was working miracles with troubled teens. Straight Inc., it was called.
Straight described itself as a drug rehab, a "direction for youth." Strictly false advertising. An accurate description came from the ACLU, which called it "A concentration camp for throwaway teens." Inside the windowless warehouse, Straight used bizarre and intimidating methods to "treat" us; to turn us into the type of kids our parents wanted. The Dead Inside takes readers behind Straight's closed doors, illustrating why the program was eventually investigated, sued, and closed down for abusing children.
"Raw and absorbing, Etler's voice captivates"―Kirkus Reviews "[An] unnerving and heartrending memoir..."―Publishers Weekly"Etler weaves her story with conviction, self-deprecating humor, and hard facts"―Booklist"This is a memoir unlike anything else on the shelves today"―Germ Magazine
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Are you ready to dive into a gripping and powerful journey? Introducing "Dead Inside," an unforgettable memoir that exposes the shocking reality of a young girl's survival in a notorious "tough love" program. This heart-pounding account will captivate you from start to finish, leaving you breathless and hungry for more.
Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as our protagonist battles against all odds to escape her abusive home. After finding temporary solace in a shelter, her life takes a drastic turn when she learns about Straight Inc., a place that promises miracles for troubled teens. But what she discovers inside the walls of this so-called "rehab" is far from therapeutic.
Get ready to unravel the dark secrets hidden within this concentration camp for throwaway kids. The bizarre and intimidating methods employed by Straight Inc. will send chills down your spine. The author fearlessly takes you on a raw and absorbing journey, shedding light on the twisted tactics used to mold vulnerable teens into something they were never meant to be.
With overwhelming acclaim from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, it's clear that "Dead Inside" is a memoir unlike anything you've ever experienced. The author's conviction, self-deprecating humor, and hard-hitting facts will leave you questioning society's approach to troubled teens.
Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and powerful memoir. Immerse yourself in the unforgettable story of survival. Get your copy of "Dead Inside" today and join countless others who have been moved by this incredible journey.
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