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Cut

by Patricia McCormick

Burdened with the pressure of believing she is responsible for her brother's illness, 15-year-old Callie begins a course of self-destruction that leads to her being admitted to Sea Pines, a psychiatric hospital the "guests" refer to as Sick Minds. Although initially she refuses to speak, her individual and group therapy sessions trigger memories and insights. Slowly, she begins ... (read more)

Top tags: young adult,  self-mutilation,  fiction,  psychology,  cutting (all tags)

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Amazon Reviews (5)
 

Most Helpful Reviews

Liked It

1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
aredden
  • Rated 4 stars

“This book made me think about why kids are cutting themselves from their point of view instead of mine. I like the way Patricia McCormack uses 2nd person point of view to really get inside Callie's head and let you know what she is thinking. It is a quick read and would be a valuable read to anyone who works with teenagers --if they are willing to open their mind a little and look at things in a new light.”

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Didn’t Like It

Gray
  • Rated 2 stars

“Cut was about a girl who cut herself. She didn't know why she did it herself, until she was boxed up, and sealed into a mental institution. Unable to speak, she learned she was not the only one with a problem. But to get help, she needed to talk in able to figure out what was wrong with her. Towards the end she breaks through. Callie knew she needed to stay there in order to get better, which is what she wanted.”

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Community:
  • Rated 3.875306 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 4 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Kaitlyn F

    kaitlyn f said:

    “This book is the best book i've read so far!I love callie,and in this book i probly cryed a littel!”

    posted 2 days ago
  • another page is used

    another page is used said:

    “i loved this book.. and i can relate to the main character .. cuz i use to cut but ive stopped... it was just a really amazing book...”

    posted Tuesday, July 8 2008
  • Zaire

    zaire said:

    “This was a really engrossing book. Sad, but I liked it.”

    posted Tuesday, July 8 2008
  • She a window flower, and he a winter breeze

    she a window flower, and he a winter breeze said:

    “I wish this book wasn't as short as it was! *pouts*
    I still really really enjoyed it - and the main character is so unique - what author is brave enough to write about a "cutter?" Patricia McCormick - that's who!”

    posted Friday, June 20 2008 ( | view 1 reply )
  • Jennifer s

    jennifer s said:

    “Great book!”

    posted Thursday, May 29 2008
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