Book Review: Atlas Girl by Emily Wierenga

I had a little bit of a hard time with this book I have to say. Some parts I was very into and others I kind of drifted away a little. It's a very powerful book as a whole. The author has an amazing story from her anorexia struggles, her travels, her relationship with her parents, etc. I think we often are spending our entire lives searching for something to make life "perfect" and usually it's right in front of our faces. I enjoyed how Emily Wierenga really shows her heart and soul through this book.

** I received as copy of this book for an honest review.

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