But it's when Gen lets go of her history, the one she thinks she knows, that she's finally able to embrace the complicated, chaotic true story of her life, and take center stage.Īftercare Instructions, a debut audiobook full of heart and hope, follows Gen on a big-hearted journey from dorm rooms to diners to underground theaters-and ultimately, right into listeners' hearts.

Digging deeper into her past while exploring the underground theater world of New York City, she rediscovers a long forgotten dream. Through the lens of an ongoing four act play within the novel, the fantasy of their undying love unravels line by line, scene by scene. The betrayal causes Gen to question everything.Īs Gen pushes herself forward to find her new identity without Peter, she must also confront her most painful memories. She finds refuge and stability in her relationship with her boyfriend, Peter-until he abandons her at a Planned Parenthood clinic during their appointment to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. 'Troubled.' That's seventeen-year-old Genesis according to her small New Jersey town. 'A riveting novel as powerful as it is essential.' -Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on Fire 'An illuminating, beautiful portrait.' -Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces That is being rather generous but it did make me go aww a few times at some of the romance parts. 'Mighty, innovative, and nearly impossible to put down.' -David Arnold, author of Kids of Appetite Aftercare Instructions By Bonnie Pipkin disclaimer I did receive this as a free copy from NetGalley as you can imagine it did not affect my reviewing in any way. Pipkin stole my heart with this book.' -A.S. 'As narrator, Bonnie Pipkin's flat affect and deliberate pacing are wholly appropriate to Gen's struggles with loss and her search for stability and love.Pipkin's sincere connection to the story brings additional depth to her reading of this journey from despair to hope.' - AudioFile MagazineĮveryone is raving about Aftercare Instructions, Bonnie Pipkin's electric, format-crushing debut about furious friendship, crazy love, and unexpected hope:

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