{"product_id":"the-way-i-am-now-hardcover","title":"The Way I Am Now - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmber Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEden and Josh decide to give their relationship another chance in this much anticipated sequel to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Way I Used to Be \u003c\/i\u003ethat \"highlights with painful honesty the process of moving forward following trauma\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEden and Josh never had a fair shot at a healthy relationship. When they dated in high school, they each had their own problems getting in the way of the deep connection they felt toward one another. Unbeknownst to Josh, Eden was carrying the burden of a devastating sexual assault, while Josh was dealing with his own private struggle of having an alcoholic father. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMonths after Eden and two other girls publicly accuse their rapist, Eden is starting college while her case goes to trial. Now when she and Josh reconnect, it seems like it might finally be in the right place at the right time for them to make it work. But is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges and chaos of college and the crushing realities of a trial that will determine whether Eden gets the justice she deserves?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmber Smith is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the young adult novels \u003ci\u003eThe Way I Used to Be\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Last to Let Go\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSomething Like Gravity\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Way I Am Now\u003c\/i\u003e. An advocate for increased awareness of gendered violence, as well as LGBTQ equality, she writes in the hope that her books can help to foster change and spark dialogue surrounding these issues. She grew up in Buffalo, New York, and now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her wife and their ever-growing family of rescued dogs and cats. You can find her online at AmberSmithAuthor.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.21 x 8.6 x 5.76 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753039102240,"sku":"9781665947107","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6ea6ef05d24d2d5450379bf676ace5df.webp?v=1780010904","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-way-i-am-now-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}