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She's Come Undone
480 pages, 1996
fiction
1382 booksMeet Dolores Price. She's thirteen, wise-mouthed but wounded, having bid her childhood goodbye. Beached like a whale in front of her bedroom TV, she spends the next few years nourishing herself with the Mallomars, potato chips, and Pepsi her anxious mother supplies.
When she finally rolls into young womanhood at 257 pounds, Dolores is no stronger, and life is no kinder. But this time, she's determined to rise to the occasion and give herself one more chance before really going belly up.
In this extraordinary coming-of-age odyssey, Wally Lamb invites us to hitch a wild ride on a journey of love, pain, and renewal with the most heartbreakingly comical heroine to come along in years.
At once a fragile girl and a hard-edged cynic, so tough to love yet so inimitably lovable, Dolores is as poignantly real as our own imperfections. She's Come Undone includes a promise: you will never forget Dolores Price.
Wally Lamb's She's Come Undone explores the theme of resilience. The protagonist, Dolores, faces numerous hardships but her ability to bounce back is truly inspiring. This book encourages readers to find their inner strength and never give up, no matter how tough life gets.
In She's Come Undone, the author emphasizes the importance of self-love. Dolores struggles with self-esteem issues and it's only when she starts to love and accept herself that she begins to heal. This book encourages readers to look into their own self-worth and learn to love themselves.
Wally Lamb takes us on a journey of self-discovery with Dolores. She's Come Undone is a reminder that it's never too late to find out who you really are and what you want in life. It's a great book to check out if you're in the process of finding your own identity.
She's Come Undone explores the long-lasting impact of trauma. Dolores' life is marked by several traumatic events, and Lamb shows how these experiences shape her life. This book encourages readers to research and understand the effects of trauma, and how to seek help when needed.
In She's Come Undone, Wally Lamb shows us the healing power of forgiveness. Dolores learns to forgive those who have hurt her, and in doing so, she finds peace. This book encourages readers to see the value in forgiveness and how it can lead to personal growth.
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She's Come Undone is a book that has the power to touch the soul. It's a story about a woman who triumphs against all odds, and it's a story that stayed with me long after I finished reading it.
Oprah Winfrey - TV host, PhilanthropistWally Lamb's She's Come Undone is a rare and beautiful piece of literature that manages to provoke thought and tug at the heartstrings. It's a must-read.
Stephen King - Horror fiction author
