Annie on My Mind
Garden, N. (1982). Annie on my mind. NY: FSG
Media Type: Audiobooks
Narrated by Rebecca Lowman
Length: 7 hrs. 19 min
Release Date: December 23, 2008
Summary:
The story is told as Liza remembers it, and focuses on her struggle to understand and accept her sexuality. Liza meets Annie in a museum and feels an instant attraction to her singing. They end up exchanging phone numbers and soon after a friendship develops. As they begin to spend more time together they realize that they love each other. Two girls in love is not something that society approves of; therefore, the girls face many challenges especially after getting caught. Liza gets suspended from school and faces getting expelled. After a hearing she is allowed to stay but two teachers who are also lesbians loose their job. Liza and Annie loose touch for a while as they both attend different universities. However at the end Liza calls Annie and their relationship rekindles.
Response:
Although the book appears to have a happy ending I am sure that if the story would continue we would see even more struggles and challenges being faced. Society is not very understanding when it comes to homosexuality. This book opened my eyes to a world that is rarely exposed or talked about. I wish more people would read this book and see that love is love regardless of gender.
Connections to textbook:
Chapter 5- This chapter talks about how adolescents develop. This book can be beneficial to a young adult wanting to read about lesbians and the obstacles that they encounter when society finds out about their sexual orientation.
Connections to textbook:
Chapter 5- This chapter talks about how adolescents develop. This book can be beneficial to a young adult wanting to read about lesbians and the obstacles that they encounter when society finds out about their sexual orientation.
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