Disclosure: I know the authors that wrote this book and that is why I am sharing the cover reveal today!
Today, I am excited to share the cover reveal for The Clash Inside Me, a brand new young adult novel that is coming out in December of this year.
The Clash Inside Me: A New Young Adult Novel
Genre: Young adult / Contemporary fiction
Ages: 14-22+
Topics: Mental illness, coming of age, teen issues, dissociative identity disorder (DID)
Book Description from Amazon:
THE CLASH INSIDE ME opens with a young man perched on a ledge and contemplating an unusual predicament: did he or did he not commit murder? And if he did, which of his alter-personalities will ultimately be held responsible?
The young man, who remains nameless throughout the tale, recounts the story of his life and the diagnosis of his mental illness –dissociative identity disorder – with refreshing candor. Speaking directly to the reader, he describes his personal history in a manner that is both relatable and engaging. Despite the obvious disadvantages of coping with multiple personalities, he is not a victim of his circumstances. He is a survivor with expectations of a bright future, including a tender romance. There are moments of fear and anguish, but his is not a story of despair; rather it is a tale of ongoing courage to define oneself while coping with a serious mental illness.
His ability to manage the alter egos is put to the ultimate test when he witnesses a drug deal gone wrong and one of his personalities seeks immediate revenge. Observing his handling of the alters in the aftermath provides an utterly unique view of a baffling condition. And just when we believe that we have a true understanding of the situation, a devious reveal in the final chapter leaves the reader questioning the veracity of all that has come before. An open-ended conclusion allows the reader to complete the tale for themselves.
The inspiration for this book is to promote awareness and treatment of mental health, bullying, and emotional depression in young adults. Having watched a dear one struggle, John encourages young people to SPEAK OUT and SEEK HELP. The stigma around these illnesses is lifting, and help is readily available. Do not be silent any longer.
Spanish Book Description:
MI CHOQUE INTERIOR comienza con un joven encaramado en una repisa y contemplando una situación inusual: ¿cometió o no un asesinato? Y si lo hizo, ¿cuál de sus personalidades alternativas será finalmente responsable?
El joven, que permanece anónimo a lo largo de la historia, relata la historia de su vida y el diagnóstico de su enfermedad mental, trastorno de identidad disociativo, con una franqueza refrescante. Hablando directamente con el lector, describe su historia personal de una manera en la que se puede relacionar y cautivar. A pesar de las obvias desventajas de lidiar con múltiples personalidades, no es víctima de sus circunstancias. Es un sobreviviente con expectativas de un futuro brillante, incluido un tierno romance. Hay momentos de miedo y angustia, pero la suya no es una historia de desesperación; más bien es una historia de coraje constante para definirse a sí mismo mientras se enfrenta a una enfermedad mental grave.
Su habilidad para manejar los alter egos se pone a prueba cuando es testigo de un negocio de drogas que sale mal y una de sus personalidades busca venganza inmediata. Observar su manejo de los alters en las secuelas proporciona una visión absolutamente única de una condición desconcertante. Y justo cuando creemos que tenemos una verdadera comprensión de la situación, una revelación tortuosa en el capítulo final deja al lector cuestionando la veracidad de todo lo que ha sucedido antes. Una conclusión abierta permite al lector completar el relato por sí mismo.
For Readers that Love John Green, Ellen Hopkins, and Junot Diaz
Thanks to John & Kelly for writing this book, which hopes to tackle issues related to mental illness in young adults. I think it is great to see that they have already translated the book into Spanish as well. I can’t wait to read it in December!
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