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Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir
Girlbomb A Halfway Homeless Memoir
Author: Janice Erlbaum
Just two hours ago, I had been heating up some lentil soup at my mom’s in Brooklyn, thinking I’d eat it and maybe read some Edith Wharton before bed. Now here I was at a runaway shelter, staring at a nun’s mustache and wondering where I was going to spend the rest of my adolescence. — At fifteen, sick of her mom’s...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812974560
ISBN-10: 0812974565
Publication Date: 3/6/2007
Pages: 272
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 55 ratings
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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ceylang avatar reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 112 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This was an AMAZING memoir, so incredible in fact that it is one of a few books on my keeper shelf. Its an amazing story of overcoming street life and addiction.
candieb avatar reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 239 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was pretty good. A little disturbing, of course - makes me be very afraid for those kids who do run away from home. I wish the book had had a better editor, a few things seemed to lose their thought or cohesiveness. I hope there is a follow up book, a definite "will read" if so. I will admit, that while I started out feeling sorry for Janice, somewhere in the middle I didn't anymore, I'm sure her life is much different now, but let's face it - at 17/18 we all know everything and she was no different. I wanted to reach through the pages and smack the heck out of her. *laugh* I wonder if she wants to smack herself at 18? Gah, I know I want to rewind and smack myself around too ;)
yaya-and-jae avatar reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 51 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I love the way Erlbaum writes, totally engrossing, and propelled me back to those teenage years where everything seemed so dramatic. The story is in sync with those kinds of circles: drugs, casual sex, etc. While cover reviews cite the spirit of Basketball Diaries and Girl, Interrupted, I definitely got a KIDS vibe. It's really more a combination of all that and then some.

One of my favorites this year!
reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 43 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Very well written book. Quick read. I liked the story of this young woman in the 1980's who left home to live in shelters to escape a sad home situation. The writer is not exactly a role model for young women,but her story is very compelling.
reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 391 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
WOW- I loved it- read it in one sitting- The author has overcome sooo much
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schwip avatar reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 49 more book reviews
entertaining read about a not so entertaining subject. Janice is frank and unapologetic about her struggles in and out of her home with her violent stepdad, her stay at a homeless shelter nor her outward rebellion to the word in the form of addiction, boyfriends and bad choices. It gives you a very raw insight into what the home life can lead to and troubled teens in general. Worth the read!
ilovebooksanddogs avatar reviewed Girlbomb: A Halfway Homeless Memoir on + 359 more book reviews
I had a hard time putting this book down, the author wrote in such an easy-going manner. I admire this author and hope to hear more from her.


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