Han Nolan <3

[whatsyourpointe]

Dancing on the Edge was inspired by my children and by other stories about children who, like my own, are adopted. For this book I asked myself two questions: How do you form an identity when those people who should be telling you who you are aren't there for you? And how does it affect a child to grow up "protected" from family secrets

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[love_is_802]

omg erica.

Han Nolan is one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books except for When We Were Saints, which I started last night. She's writes amazing stories that are quite riveting, to say the least. so read all her books, you would love them! yay!

[o0o_snap]

Actually we learned about that in psych class recently

basically if your parents arent there for you you loose sorts of independence and trust toward everyone.

these type of parents are called "Uninvolved" (well that was hard!)

then ther is a law by Erik Erikson (hahahaha yea i know) and it has like 8 diff stages and one of then is Identity vs. Role COnfusion where when you are a teenager you start to try 2 determine who you are from your surroundings and personality

idk...its interesting

[whatsyourpointe]

Omg that's so fucking cool I'm jealous!!!