Books Girl in Pieces  by Kathleen Glasgow (Author)

"Girl in Pieces" by Kathleen Glasgow is a contemporary young adult novel that tells the poignant story of Charlotte "Charlie" Davis, a 17-year-old girl grappling with severe trauma and self-harm. After a violent suicide attempt, Charlie wakes up in a hospital feeling broken and without a home or support system. Throughout the book, she struggles to cope with the loss of her best friend, a traumatic past, and the ongoing challenge of managing her self-destructive habits.

The story follows Charlie's journey as she leaves the psychiatric hospital and tries to build a new life in Tucson, Arizona, where she takes a job washing dishes and starts to form new relationships. However, recovery is not straightforward; Charlie faces numerous obstacles, including painful memories, abusive relationships, and the temptation to fall back into harmful patterns.