Anorexia is a hidden disease among adolescent boys because it isnt as common among males and it also. A trick of the lightnot your typical cozy a trick of the light is the first of louise pennys mysteries which i have read. A trick of the light is wholly narrated by anorexia and is an example of the extremes to which lingering thoughts can not only gnaw at your brain but can decay any sense of functional reasoning. Lois metzger, author of a trick of the light, was born in queens and has always written for young adults. Sep 11, 2014 lois metzger, author of a trick of the light, was born in queens and has always written for young adults. Lois metzger was born in queens and has always written for young adults.
To celebrate the paperback release of a trick of the light, lois metzger is here to talk about the unique pov of the novel and let me tell you, this is one perspective you have probably never read from before. When mike is fifteen, something changes in his life. However, unlike those more reliable narrators, the voice in a trick of the light is manipulative and deceitful, drawing readers into mikes head and forcing them to decide for themselves whats true and whats twisted. Even stranger, lois metzger chose to have anorexia as the narrator.
A trick of the light telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung mena trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex characters and emotional truths in laurie halse andersons wintergirls and jay ashers thirteen reasons why. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung mena trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex characters and emotional truths in laurie halse andersons wintergirls and jay asher s thirteen reasons why. Its not that anorexia forces mike welles to judge himself in the mirror, to throw food away, or to remove himself of those who dont understandits that an idea is a powerful thing. Books that deal with anorexia are almost always about females, but this one follows a male character. A painful and necessary account of how eating disorders affect boys, too. Girls in the stacks a raw, real book that deals with an overlooked issue. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung mena trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex. Lois metzger was born in queens, not far from where this video was shot. Her short stories have appeared in collections all over the world. Metzgers choice to cast the disease in the role of narrator forces readers inside mike. Hes losing his sense of direction, and he feels like hes a mess. A trick of the light went through many, many drafts. Anorexia is a hidden disease among adolescent boys because it isnt as common among males and it also doesnt have the apparent physical repercussions that starvation has on the female body.
A trick of the light is a thoughtful, sensitive look at a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferers. Now things are rough at home, and theyre getting confusing at. Now things are rough at home, and theyre getting confusing at school. Review a trick of the light lois metzger thoughts and. Lois metzger author of change places with me and a trick of. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung mena trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex characters and emotional truths in laurie halse andersons wintergirls and jay ashers thirteen reasons why. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung mena trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of. Book trailer a trick of the light by lois metzger youtube. Lois metzger grace, thank you so much for writing and im so glad you liked the book. A trick of the light was a different read, and one that im glad is out there in the public eye. Most important, lois metzger may have written a lifesaving book. A trick of the light is a deep, compelling novel about a teen boys struggle to adjust with the sudden changes around and within him and to regain control of his life its easy to sympathize with mike. Today lois metzger, author of a trick of the light, visits the hiding spot to answer a few questions about herself and her book. A young stopmotionfilm enthusiasts encounter with anorexia, as narrated by.
Listen to trick of the light audiobook by lois metzger. Jun 18, 20 telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung men a trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex characters and emotional truths in laurie halse andersons wintergirls and jay ashers thirteen reasons why. Told from the male point of view, a trick of the light addresses negative body image and weight issues for boys. A trick of the light by lois metzger 20, hardcover for.
Originally mike told hismore grace, thank you so much for writing and im so glad you liked the book. Writing with devastating power and precision, acclaimed author lois metzger gives us the story of one young mans battle with his own. A trick of the light should be required reading in our schools. Lois metzgers deeply interior story sheds necessary light on an otherwise unspoken pain.
A trick of the light may remind readers of laurie halse andersons speak and gary schmidts okay for now. A trick of the light by lois metzger select another store. A trick of the light by lois metzger overdrive rakuten. A trick of the light by lois metzger, paperback barnes. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Many ya books tackle the topic of teens with eating disorders and body image issues. How i admire lois metzgers thoughtful and suspenseful novelthe pacing, the sympathetic characters, the emotional astuteness, the believable nearfuture setting. Over the past months, hes watched his parents drift apart to the point that they often dont feel like dealing with him or even forget his existence. Jan 31, 2014 so yeah, a trick of the light by lois metzger is an alright read about a boy with an eating disorder and its one that will get your gears turning, i think. Lois metzger has written a novel that accurately and with great sensitivity, explores the world of anorexia and bulimia. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a trick of the light.
Sep 01, 20 when mike is fifteen, something changes in his life. Metzgers choice to cast the disease in the role of. A trick of the light specifically deals with a teenage boy who develops anorexia when his family experiences a crisis. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung men a trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex characters and emotional truths in laurie halse andersons wintergirls and jay ashers thirteen reasons why. Writing with devastating power and precision, acclaimed author lois metzger gives us the story of one young mans battle with his own shadows a spare, stark, and vital tale of the way in which the things we build to protect ourselves can threaten to destroy us. He drifts away from his good friend tamio and starts hanging out with amber, who shares and abets mikes zeal and teaches him how to control what he eats to control his body and his life. Nov 11, 2014 a trick of the light, a young adult novel, explores a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung men. Check out the interview to learn why writing about characters with anorexia was a challenge, how three books in particular influenced lois.
She has also written two nonfiction books about the holocaust and has edited five anthologies. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating diso. Lois metzger author of change places with me and a trick. The story of 15yearold mike welless descent into anorexia is narrated by the disease itself, the insidious voice inside his head preying on his. It was such a moving and powerful read, and i havent been able to forget mike and the voice in his head. The voice gains influence when mikes father leaves his mother for a younger woman, and soon, mike is starving himself. Jul 01, 20 a trick of the light by lois metzger genre. Telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferers young mena trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex. Jun 18, 20 a trick of the light ebook written by lois metzger. Some, like skinny by donna cooner, include insistent internal voices that whisper damaging thoughts to their hosts. Now i understand indeed why she has garnered such high praise. A trick of the light telling a story of a rarely recognized segment of eating disorder sufferersyoung men a trick of the light by lois metzger is a book for fans of the complex characters and emotional truths in laurie halse andersons wintergirls and jay ashers thirteen reasons why.
It gradually becomes clear that the narrator is not a person but a voice mike sometimes hears. A trick of the light ebook written by lois metzger. A friend whos trying to help him get control again. I selected this book because i love mysteries and i was well aware of all the awards and accolades which louise penny has received. Teenage offspring of the herondales, carstairs, fairchilds, and other angeldescended nephilim continue their families demonfighting ways amid a round of elegant london balls, soirees, salons, picnics, and romantic. And it shares a velocity of plot and arresting quality of voice. Her novels include the acclaimed a trick of the light and change places with me.
At its heart, a trick of the light is a compassionate and inventive exploration of a littleunderstood behavior that plagues a surprising number of young men. He drifts away from his good friend tamio and starts hanging out with amber, who shares and abets. Sep 23, 2014 lois metzger was born in queens and has always written for young adults. If theres one glowing issue about this book, its that a trick of the light is a rather short read and doesnt fully flesh out the slowburn and methodical tension of a life spiraling into the realities that come with an eating disorder. More than that, the voice can guide him to become faster and stronger than he was before, to rid his life of. Metzger s choice to cast the disease in the role of narrator forces readers inside mikes head, an extremely uncomfortable yet illuminating way to examine this lethal disease.
A trick of the light not your typical cozy a trick of the light is the first of louise pennys mysteries which i have read. A trick of the light lois metzger mike welles had everything under control. She is the author of three previous novels and two nonfiction books about the holocaust, and she has edited five anthologies. So yeah,a trick of the light by lois metzger is an alright read about a boy with an eating disorder and its one that will get your gears turning, i think. A trick of the light by lois metzger xpresso reads.