Extended Summary - You'd Be Home Now: Based On The Book By Kathleen Glasgow

EXTENDED SUMMARY

YOU'D BE HOME NOW

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KATHLEEN GLASGOW

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CONTENT

The Accident and its Aftermath

Homecoming and New Rules

Navigating High School

Relationships and Secrets

Protests and Choices

Joey's Struggles and Support

Fall Festival and Betrayal

Aftermath and Intervention

Finding Joey and Moving Forward

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

You'd Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow tells the story of Emory Ward, whose life changes after a car accident reveals her brother Joey's opioid addiction. The book delves into the far-reaching effects of addiction on families, exploring Emory's attempts to help Joey while grappling with her own identity. It examines the challenges and strains on Emory's parents, their relationships, and the community surrounding them. Themes of family dynamics, identity, and social issues such as slut-shaming and class disparities are also explored. The story follows Emory as she tries to navigate the chaos caused by her brother's addiction, ultimately learning about herself and her family along the way.

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