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1. www.goodreads.com › book › showTestament of Youth by Vera Brittain - Goodreads

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   Vera Mary Brittain was a British writer and pacifist, best remembered as the author of the best-selling 1933 memoir Testament of Youth, recounting her experiences during World War I and the beginning of her journey towards pacifism.

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2. www.independent.co.uk › arts-entertainment › booksTestament of Youth by Vera Brittain, book review: Republished ...

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   Mar 27, 2014 · In this anniversary year Brittain's book returns in hardback, complete with red poppy on the front, a helpful introduction by Mark Bostridge, Brittain's biographer, and a foreword by her daughter...

3. www.nytimes.com › 2007/05/06 › booksTeenage: The Creation of Youth Culture - Jon Savage - Books ...

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   May 6, 2007 · Given this book’s sympathy to every modern glimmer of homosexuality, it is strange that there is no discussion of the ancient Greeks’ glorification of youth, which was revived by Italian...

4. inquisitivebiologist.com › 2024/10/12 › book-reviewBook review – Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death

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   Oct 12, 2024 · In the process, she convincingly argues that an understanding of death is likely very widespread in nature, but also that comparative thanatology has a whole lot of growing up to do. Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, written by Susana Monsó, published by the Princeton University Press in October 2024 (hardback, 272 pages) This book ...

5. reedsy.com › discovery › blog115 Best Young Adult Books of All Time | Reedsy Discovery

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   Without further ado, here are the 115 best young adult books of all time. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the number of great YA books to read, you can also take our 30-second quiz below to narrow it down quickly and get a personalized YA book recommendation 😉.

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   Whether your teen prefers romance or crime, these are the best young adult books available from Waterstones, Amazon and more

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   • An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir The first installment in an acclaimed fantasy young adult book series, An Ember in the Ashes offers some of the best worldbuilding in YA fantasy.

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   What makes a good young adult book?

   • Sometimes young adult books are great because they’re beautifully written, or touching, or important — and some young adult books are great because they manage to be all three at once.

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   Do Ya books appeal to adults?

   • Explains YA book blogger Stephanie, from My Book Throne. “A YA book appeals to adults the same way adult books appeal to me. The main bones of the story are universally the same: the relatable character goes on or undertakes a journey of some kind and the plot is gripping and keeps me hooked.

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   Which YA book should you read?

   • If any YA book should be required reading for people of all ages, it’s The Giver. Published in 1993, Lois Lowry’s hallowed masterpiece has stood the test of time. It might be even more relevant — and more inspiring — today than ever before. Twelve-year-old Jonas’ world is one of peace, security, and order, and it’s the only life he’s ever known.

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   • Straight in the hole: Swoooooooooosh. Though its bouncing rap beat might be different from the prose you’re accustomed to reading, underneath the poetry lies the same themes that ground all of the best YA books: friendship, individuality, courage, and the power of family.

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   • While getting teens to read classics like Emma and The Great Gatsby can feel a lot like work, V&A Collector’s Editions – which feature cover designs with artwork inspired by the fashions in the stories – have the kind of BookTok appeal tweens and teens go for.

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8. historicalnovelsociety.org › reviews › testament-ofTestament of Youth - Historical Novel Society

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   Review by Sally Zigmond. What more can one say about this classic autobiography? It is one of those books that absolutely everyone should read; and not just for its harrowing depiction of the horrors of the First World War, its filth, its stench, its total futility.