<p>"Gripping! I was instantly swept away by Hannah's struggles and greatly inspired by her journey. This is a powerful book, and I recommend it for anyone who has ever worried about how to fit in."<br> -Kristina McBride, author of The Tension of Opposites</p> <p><b>REASONS TO BE HAPPY</b></p> <p>21. Cat purr vibrating through your skin<br> 22. Jumping on a trampoline in the rain<br> 23. Raw cookie dough<br> 24. Getting yourself all freaked out after a scary movie<br> 25. Dancing like an idiot when no one is watching</p> <p>What happened to the girl who wrote those things? I miss that girl. She used to be bold and fun. Now she's a big chicken loser.<br> How could so much change so fast?<br> Let's see, you could be the plain Jane daughter of two gorgeous famous people, move to a new school, have no real friends, and your mom could get sick, and, oh yeah, you could have the most embarrassing secret in the world.<br> Yep, that about does it.<br> So, the real question is, how do I get that girl back?</p> <p>Praise for The Blessings of the Animals:<br> "With subtle yet shimmering insight, Kittle explores the resilience of human nature."<br> -Booklist</p> <p>Praise for The Kindness of Strangers:<br> "Kittle crafts a disturbing but compelling story...gripping read."-Publishers Weekly</p>