Head on Backwards, Chest Full of Sand: A Coming of Age Novel
Day, Sandy Absence Makes the Heart Grow FranticStranding herself for the summer of 1978 on Cape Breton Island, just so her boyfriend will follow her, 17-year-old Livvy is anxious, lovesick, neurotic, and naive. Ogled by the ticket agent at the train station, Livvy hides behind her hair and slumps on a bench waiting for Aunt Donna to pick her up. She's been traveling for days and needs some dinner, a bath, a bed, and a hug. Tomorrow, will be better. She'l...