kissingdoorknobs

__Kissing Doorknobs__ by Terry Spencer Hesser ISBN: 0440413141 ©1998 149 pages R.L.-4.4 Points- 5

Good sections to read aloud: p. 3 p. 12, fourth full paragraph p. 22, bottom of page and continuing on into p. 23 p. 39 p. 80 (make sure to point out all of the different quirks from each excerpt and that there are many more I’m not sharing out loud).

Summary: Tara Sullivan, the main character in the story, has obsessive-compulsive disorder, which goes untreated and undiagnosed for a large portion of her young life. Because of her disorder, she is often laughed at, mistreated by friends and family, and misunderstood. Tara cannot control her troubles and as the years progress, the odd quirks change, multiply, and control her life. It isn’t until after seeing many psychiatrists, psychologists and other various doctors that a close friend of the family stops by and diagnosis’s her with obsessive-compulsive disorder and introduces her to another boy with the same disorder who is recovering after seeking out help through a therapist. This book is meant for mature, young adults, with an open mind and a caring heart. The back of the book offers many other resources readers may consult for more information on obsessive-compulsive disorder.

YA fiction--teen issues; disorders

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