Did you find this book relatable?

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The impact of her parents' separation on her. Her desire to know the reasons for them not being together. This change in life, despite the different reasons, growing to adulthood, I can relate to it.
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Yes this book was very relatable to me. Especially my childhood, when I felt ignored by my parents and my opinion didn't matter .
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Oh yes. Divorce is rampant so is the growth and emotional transformation of a young girl. Adventure present also intrigued me.
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The themes of family stories, growing up, and dealing with unexpected life events like divorce resonate with me and with many other readers.
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Yes. I once stayed with relatives who had real family issues including divorce. I had a clear picture of the numbness and pain as portrayed in this book. Lea was just like one of my cousins then.
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Lea is going through such plot events to explore identity, fitting in, and managing the changing friendships—all the ordinary situations of adolescence. The main issues in her thoughts are her uncertainty and her intention to find a feeling of belonging like a lot of other young people.
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I can't relate to the element of divorce because my parents are still together. However, I can relate to the idea of having to come to terms of something unexpected and learning to grow from it.This book has stories that are very relatable. Especially with regards to the family stories. Causing reminiscence of certain memories.
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"SandPeople" presents compelling stories and concepts that resonate with a broad audience. Its exploration of ancient mysteries, family narratives, coming-of-age experiences, and the wonders of nature offers a captivating journey for adventure enthusiasts and those intrigued by the interconnectedness of past and present.
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Post by Ukaegbu Confidence »

I did not find it related as I have no experience with divorced parents or parents who don't listen. I have also never encountered a ghost so I had a blissful time reading the book and accepting its ideas.
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Such a story must be embraced. Shooting a movie out of it is worth an investment. To teach out the relationship between children and their parents.
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My parents divorced when I was already an adult, but I can empathize with Lea and understand the tension and conflicts between two people who are clearly better off apart. I think it would have been particularly challenging to deal with as a child because even as an adult, I didn't feel fully prepared for the changes that came with it.
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I find the book relatable due to various unseen circumstances, such as divorce, living with someone else, and evolving to adulthood.
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I didn’t really find it relatable. However I did enjoy the book and can’t wait to read more works from this author.
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Post by Adaolisa Okoye »

I find this book relatable tho not on the divorce aspect but with parents not always listening to what we say. But I have come to understand that it's not an easy task for them also.
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Post by MOHAMED BD »

I find it relatable because of what children go through, the pain and emotional depart from parents, the struggles they will probably go through to see themselves ahead and to control themselves without much satisfaction from their parents.
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