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INTERVIEW: Isabel Quintero, author of “Gabi, a Girl in Pieces”

Posted by strange on September 5, 2017
INTERVIEW: Isabel Quintero, author of "Gabi, a Girl in Pieces"

It’s a busy day at Augie’s coffee in Redlands. Amidst the crowd of people trying to get their morning coffee, a woman in pink hair stands out. This is Isabel Quintero, author of “Gabi, A Girl in Pieces.” Previously on The Strange is Beautiful, I wrote a book review on her novel and consider Gabi’s body image issues, living in a traditional Latino household and surviving high school as an authentic experience of what many teenagers face on a daily basis. We sat down to talk about her book, writing, mind obstacles and anything and everything in between.

Posted in: Interviews, Kelly Duarte, Media Reviews | Tagged: addiction recovery, eating disorder recovery, gabi a girl in pieces, interview, isabel quintero, POC, poc eating disorder, teenage eating disorder

Book Review: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

Posted by strange on August 1, 2017
Book Review: Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

“Jiggly bits and pieces. Too many rolls. My legs are thin, but I wish my thighs didn’t touch. Ugh. I need to do something about this weight.” These are the intrusive thoughts constantly surrounding Gabi, the protagonist of Gabi, a Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero.Unable to see herself as worth loving because of the way her body is, Gabi’s story is common for many teenagers and adults.

Posted in: Kelly Duarte, Media Reviews | Tagged: book review, editor, gabi a girl in pieces, isabel quintero, kelly duarte, shannen roberts, the strange is beautiful
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