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Highly illogical behavior is the third young adult novel by john corey whaley, a former teacher turned full time ya novelist. Ambitious lisa desperately wants to get into the secondbest psychology program for college shes being realistic. I have struggled with agoraphobia myself yes, my dear readers, i have a lot of issues, so i was excited about this one, and it definitely lived up to its expectations. The next line of that quote from john corey whaleys newest book, highly illogical behavior, is but everything is not fine. John corey whaleys highly illogical behavior is a heartwarming, funny, and poignant comingofage and comingout story about an ambitious girl and her boyfriend befriending a 16yearold. Its a heartfelt, honest story of mental illness, friendship, love. May 31, 2016 highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley genre. A must for fans of books like everything, everything, by nicola yoon, and more happy than. Jun 03, 2016 highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley is another of his quietly brilliant books that completely nails characterization. Mental illness is something very interesting to read about, fictional or not. Highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley kate likes books. Highly illogical behavior, and 5 more ya reads that pay.
In wonder, augusts limited socialization was when he was homeschooled until 5th grade. Highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley dreamed. When i was writing my second book noggin a couple years ago, i went through a. Lisa, a teen girl who witnessed the meltdown that preceded his decision to never leave home, decides to seek him out, but she has an ulterior motive. Highly illogical behavior by john corey whaley my rating. May 10, 2016 if everyone just stays quiet and out of the way, then the rest of us can pretend everythings fine. John corey whaleys highly illogical behavior the new.
At a time when young adult literature is actively picking away at the stigma of mental illness, whaley carves off a healthy chunk with style, sensitivity and humor. Highly illogical behavior features a main character with a mental illness rather than a physical one, which is already unique. Lisa praytor doesnt know sol well but wants to forge a friendship and help him leave his house. Highly illogical behavior john corey whaley, read by robbie daymon and julia whelan. The story carefully covers mental illness, sexuality, friendship, and love in a realistic and delicate way.
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