In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days leading up toand afterdevons crime, painting an unexpected picture of a truly empathetic character caught up in an unimaginable situation. She wakes up one morning, sick, and stays home from school that day. American voice actress based in the new york city area. Internal conflicts conclusion i really enjoyed this book.
After by amy efaw hardcover 2nd printing 2009 from. She managed to maintain the perfect balance by being straight forward about dreadful details and yet descriptive enough not to go overboard. After by amy efaw is a wellresearched examination of teen pregnancy and whats known as the dumpster baby phenomenon. A baby is left for dead in a trashcan and a teen who claims not to have known she was ever pregnant. Amy efaw s book after is thought provoking tale of innocent teenage sex spiraling into a tragedy with a complicated outcome. Her life is going well until she makes a stupid decision and has. Aug 11, 2009 and yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible.
Very good book description perfection learning corporation, 2010. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the i. The setting starts off at devons house, then goes to the hospital, then to the juvinal detention center, and then finishes at the court room. How to adapt your sales tactics during the pandemic in 3 steps march 5, 2021. The fiction story is about a girl named devon sky davenport who was pregnant, but in denial. She grew up in chicago and attended the united states military academy at west point.
Through airtight writing and fastpaced, gripping storytelling, ms. This time, though, the cover was the reason why i decided to pick up after, flip it over, and find out what it was about. I picked this book up at my school library and even though it is way behind my lexile it was an. That night, she gives birth at home by herself, and throws the. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible. She knew this for sure because her mom hasnt called, or even written her a letter, or left her a message since devon got put in juveinlle hall. The background relates to the story in the fact that is a crime and justice book. Aug 27, 2011 after, by amy efaw, was completely chilling. Efaw takes the reader on devons unforgettable journey toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption. As an undergraduate considering a career as a social worker, i participated in field experiences in both a group home and juvenile detention facility.
It taught me how every one of our wrong decisionsactions will have to be served consequences. Efaw didnt hesitate or twist the truth of the subject matter. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible she turns devon into an empathetic character, a girl who was in such deep denial that she refused to. The characters are interesting and well developed and the details of the story are revealed in an interesting manner feb 20, 2010 tuesday after by amy efaw duration. And now devon is being charged with attempted murder. And wishes, truly wishes, that she could say the same herself. After hardcover by amy efaw author and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Characters and setting the main characters in this book are devon, it, dom, and karma. After, a wonderful book by amy efaw, changed some of my views on life. Nov 09, 2012 after by amy efaw is a book about a girl named devon.
One theme in the stroy in after, by amy efow, is that you shouldnt give up no matter how impossible things seem to get. In some instances, this gives me an objective view, while in others, its clear how the author or the character wants you to feel. That is full of a touching story of how devon was at the. After that morning, theres only one way to define devon. One day she makes a bad mistake, she makes a mistake that could change her life forever. One thing i love about reading is that i can step inside the mind of someone in a situation i will never know about and experience it. Amy efaw is a former army officer and freelance journalist. Before that morning, these were the words most often used to describe straighta student and star soccer player devon davenport. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves. B3 a 2nd printing hardcover book signed by author with enjoy. Amy efaws book after is thought provoking tale of innocent teenage sex spiraling into a tragedy with a complicated outcome. One thing i look for in a book is that it lingers i own hundreds of books, and i hate when i pick one up and cant remember the plot.
Nov 03, 2009 after by amy efaw published november 3, 2009 rac, realistic fiction 8 comments tags. Amy efaw takes on a whether difficult and complex issue of abandoned newborn children in this dark, legal read in after. The writing was too draw out into getting to the initial course into devons motives and reasoning into that night. The paintbrush is a razor and the canvas is her wrist.
After read online free without download pdf, epub, fb2. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. After 9780670011834 by efaw, amy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. She can paint a pretty picture but this story has a twist. In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days leading up toand. However, the book offers a very moving journey and an insight into the dramatic events in one teens life. Devon davenport is a teenager on track to being a sucessful adult. The book provides an accurate portrayal of these facilities and the mix of. In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days leading up tonand afterndevonos crime, painting an unexpected picture of a truly empathetic character caught up in an unimaginable situation.
This gripping novel about dumpster babies, opens with devon sky davenport, model student, and elite soccer player, in crisis on that morning. The summary made me hesistant, but the ending was glorious. Amy efaw quotes author of after meet your next favorite book. She knew this for sure because her mom hasnt called, or even written her a letter, or. She has managed to self motivate and excel at sports and school despite absent parents. I read it several months ago, before i knew it was a gateway nominee, and its stuck with me all that time. I believe one drawback was that the plot was not super exciting and neither were the characters. Dec 02, 2010 buy the paperback book after by amy efaw at indigo. Jun 19, 2020 after that, i will read the summary on the back of the book which lets me decide quickly if i want the book or not. Even though when devon told dom that she hated her mom, deep down she really cared that her mom wasnt in her life anymore. Mar 08, 20 by jen march 8, 20 january 25, 2018 0 comments on after by amy efaw they say that you cant judge a book by its cover. If you can bleedsee it, feel itthen you know youre alive. The book after, written by amy efaw, is an addictive, actionpacked book.
In a skillfully crafted story, amy efaw takes readers through the days leading up tonand afterndevonos. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Ill be honest, i had high hopes for this book it and felt let me down, so i have to complain. As a psychologist, i felt amy efaw did a masterful job creating an authentic a after devon davenport hides her pregnancy then throws the baby into the trash, shes sent to a detention center to await the decision whether she will be tried as a juvenile or an adult. After by amy efaw 2010, ukb format paperback for sale. And yet gifted author amy efaw does the impossible she turns devon into an empathetic character, a girl who was in such deep denial that she refused to believe she was pregnant. After read free ebook by amy efaw in online reader directly on the web page. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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