King, A. (2014). Glory O'Brien's history of the future: A novel. New York: Little, Brown and Company.
Glory is a senior in high school, with no plans regarding her future. She has struggled since she was 4 years old with her mother's suicide and finding a sense of normalcy. Glory and her "so called" best friend, Ellie, have a bonding moment when they drink a dead bat's ashes. Afterwards, when they look into people's eyes, they can see people's past and future. It really scares Ellie, but Glory thinks it's pretty cool. Glory is able to see a civil war breaking out in the country and she is determined to make a difference. After finding the truth about her mom, and meeting a boy, Glory finally feels "normal" and like she can live her life without guilt or wondering "if".
This book is written for older teenagers, possibly even early college years. It does contain some graphic sexual content, therefore I recommend it for older young adults. Psychology teachers may find this useful in their classes as this girls are able to "see" things that others cannot and it focuses on human relationships. The book is well written and easy to read. The "transmissions" from others is always stated and in italics so as to not confuse the reader.
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