Lisabeth Lewis has a host of problems: 1.) She’s anorexic 2.) She’s contemplating suicide 3.) Death just knocked on her door, literally. Surely she was hallucinating that last one, right? Nope. Death just made her the one of the Four Riders of the Apocalypse – Famine, to be exact. Maybe she can ignore that fact and it will go away, along with the beautiful, black warhorse grazing in the front yard.
It’s not long before Lisabeth must face what she has become and rides out into the world as Famine. She sees gluttony where food is wasted and witnesses the swollen stomachs of children struggling with true starvation. She finds that has the power to turn food into ash, but also to nourish those who are in need. However, if she wants to help she must find the balance within herself as well. She can help, but can she do so when it requires her to eat?
Lia and Cassie were best friends until their eating disorders put them in the hospital. Since then, Cassie hasn’t had anything to do with Lia, which is why Lia didn’t answer her phone that day. It rang 33 times. And then Cassie died.
Lia still struggles with anorexia, and now she is a better liar. She knows what they want her to say so they don’t feel like they have to send her back to the treatment center where the “fat cows” prod her and tell she has to eat. She knows how to tamper with the scales so that the number doesn’t change when they weigh her. At 95 pounds she still feels fat. Not only does she have to listen to her own voice obsessing about every calorie of food she consumes; now she has to deal with Cassie making her ghostly appearances. Can Lia find the strength to overcome her guilt over Cassie’s death and her own personal demons before it is too late?
Hey guys! Just a heads up about some cool events that are taking place in the next few weeks. That's right, always looking out for you. :)
Feb. 10, 2011 @ 3:30pm - Cupcake Craze Contest - Come decorate cupcakes for Valentine's Day. Cupcakes and decorating supplies provided.
Feb. 12, 2011 @ 10:00am - Tuition for Teens - Open to teens and their parents, use our new database to find money for college.
Feb. 15, 2011 @ 3:30pm - TAG! Meeting
Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:00pm - Get Hooked! Crochet for Beginners - Come learn how to crochet. Please bring your own hook and a smooth, lightweight yarn to practice with.
Feb. 24, 2011 @ 3:30pm - Gaming Days @ the Library - Board, Card and Video Games for teens!****SOUTHWEST LIBRARY****
Feb. 10, 2011 @ 3:30pm - Cupcake Craze Contest - Come decorate cupcakes for Valentine's Day. Cupcakes and decorating supplies provided.
Feb. 12, 2011 @ 10:00am - Tuition for Teens - Open to teens and their parents, use our new database to find money for college.
Feb. 15, 2011 @ 3:30pm - TAG! Meeting
Feb. 22, 2011 @ 5:00pm - Get Hooked! Crochet for Beginners - Come learn how to crochet. Please bring your own hook and a smooth, lightweight yarn to practice with.
Feb. 24, 2011 @ 3:30pm - Gaming Days @ the Library - Board, Card and Video Games for teens!****SOUTHWEST LIBRARY****
