It was in 2009 that jillian cantor would see her first novel being published, making her arrival on to the literary scene with the title the september sisters. The first thing one notices when reading the life of glass is the ease and confidence with which jillian cantor writes melissas voice. Easily readable and touching, jillian cantors second book is a mustread for fans of sarah dessen. He told her that the brightest stars werent always the most beautifulthat if people took the time to look at the smaller stars, if they looked with a telescope at the true essence of the star, they would find real beauty. Buy a cheap copy of the life of glass book by jillian cantor. Jillian cantor is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, margot. I do recommend this book for those who enjoy historical fiction, a bit of adventure, and romance. A sweeping historical novel that spans germany, england, and the united states and follows a young couple torn apart by circumstance leading up to world war iiand the family secret that may prove to be the means for survival. Jillian cantor is the author of two young adult novels, the september sisters and the life of glass. She would quickly follow this up the following year with her next novel, another standalone title, this time called the life of glass. In the life of glass, the supremely engaging melissa mcallister has reached her crucible moment. When i do readings from the life of glass, often ill choose to read the first chapter. Enter to win free copies of jillian cantors books and cool prizes.
A novel jillian cantor, author of the life of glass, presents her first adult novel, margot. Morgana gallaway, author of the nightingale a provocative novel that raises fascinating questions about marriage and how to find our way back when love falters. The life of glass is a gorgeously written book about one girls journey into. Themes of memory, beauty, and secrets come together in this thoughtful, uplifting book that skillfully avoids cinderellatale predictability. Jillian cantor throughout her freshman year of high school, fourteenyearold melissa struggles to hold onto memories of her deceased father, cope with her mothers return to dating, get along with her sister, and. The glass forest is the story of three strong women in the 1960s, one of whom has disappeared. Jillian cantor is currently considered a single author. She is the usa today bestselling author of the lost letter, the hours count, margot, and, most recently, in another time, which was a march 2019 indie next pick. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jillian cantor books online.
The life of glass ebook by jillian cantor rakuten kobo. In jillian cantors expressive, eloquently rendered comingofage novel, the brokenglass motif echoes throughout melissas heartfelt story of love and resilience. When ryan gets pulled away from her, she finds that her feelings for him are deeper than friendship but she rather have him by her side in any way. Jillian cantor books list of books by author jillian cantor. With her bracing prose and unflinching eye, cantor catches us up in the sweep of history and reminds us of the interminable power of the human bond and the moments that can last a lifetime. He was the one who seemed to have understood her the most, so now she feels she has nobody other than her best friend, ryan. Read the life of glass by jillian cantor available from rakuten kobo.
But with margot having been denied a happy ending in real life, cantor is determined for her to find one here. The life of glass by jillian cantor, 9780061686511, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The first chapter takes place about a year and half before the rest of the book, and i think in a lot of ways, it almost stands on its as somewhat of a short story. The life of glass by jillian cantor 2010, hardcover for. I read through it quickly as i found it to be gripping at. Anne frank has long been a symbol of bravery and hope, but there were two sisters hidden in the annexone became a cultural icon and the other was nearly forgotten. The life of glass quotes by jillian cantor goodreads. She is the author of awardwinning novels for teens and adults, including, most recently, the critically acclaimed the lost letter, the hours. Throughout her freshman year of high school, fourteenyearold melissa struggles to hold onto memories of her deceased father, cope with her mothers return to dating, get along with her sister, and sort out her feelings about her best friend, ryan. Melissa is driven by what she enjoys, but she doesnt fully recognize herself for who she is yet. The life of glass by jillian cantor princess bookie. The september sisters by jillian cantor nook book ebook.
Born and raised in a suburb of philadelphia, cantor currently lives in arizona. She has an mfa from the university of arizona and was a recipient of the national jacob k. Jillian cantors the transformation of things is a moving and delicate look beneath the surface of a life. Before he died, melissas father told her about stars. A troubled pair of love triangles figures in the book one from margots teenage years in hiding and another in the law office. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The lost letter ebook by jillian cantor 9780399185694. He told her that the brightest stars werent always the most beau. The life of glass is a coming of age novel about a 14year old girl, melissa. Melissas mother is a beauty queen who seems to never listen to her and is too caught up her boyfriend. Beth kephart, author of undercover and the national book award finalist the slant of sun the life of glass is a beautifully rendered novel. Mom, dreamer, animal rescuer, history reimaginer, novelist. The life of glass by jillian cantor pdf free download ebook. In jillian cantors expressive, eloquently rendered comingofage novel, the life of glass, the brokenglass motif echoes throughout melissas heartfelt story of love and resilience.
Cantor is pitchperfect, capturing the thoughts and mindset of her characters with a precise familiarity that will have teenagers nodding their head in recognition and adults wistfully looking back. In 1959, when the movie version of her sisters diary hits american theaters, margot is. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. In 1959, when the movie version of her sisters diary hits american theaters, margot is working as a secretary for a firm of. In margot, its the spring of 1959 and the diary of anne frank has. The life of glass by jillian cantor overdrive rakuten. The life of glass by jillian cantor is a realistic fiction novel about a young girl named melissa whose father was diagnosed with cancer and died. Cantors pitchperfect narration and spoton depiction of emotional turmoil will remind readers of the exquisite fragility of adolescence.
The life of glass at powells the life of glass at amazon these 3 links lead to affiliate programs. She was closest to her father whereas her mom and sister were two beauty queens in a pod. One grand prize winner will receive two glass spirit stones one for you, one for a friend from arizona, where the life of glass is set, along with an autographed copy of each of jillians novels. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. She currently lives in arizona with her husband and two sons.
The life of glass by jillian cantor nook book ebook. Cantor is pitchperfect, capturing the thoughts and mindset of her characters with a precise familiarity that will have teenagers nodding their head. While i expected the lost letter to be intriguing, i never expected for it to become my favorite novel of the year so far. He told her that the brightest stars werent always the most beautiful that if people took the time to look. Her father died from lung cancer which came as a surprise since he was not a smoker. Cantor the september sisters introduces inquisitive 14yearold melissa and her somewhat shallow older sister, ashley, who live in arizona. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. In another time returns readers to the place for which jillian cantor is known and adored. The life of glass is a gorgeously written book about one girls journey into coming into her own. It was interesting to get a peek into the backstory for life of glass and jillians writing process. Jillian cantor has a ba in english from penn state university and an mfa from. She spent lots of time with her father, who shared interesting facts and tidbits with her.
Not only did it deal with past and present, but cantor was presenting history in a new way. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Jillian cantor has a ba in english from penn state university and an mfa from the university of arizona. The life of glass is a comingofage story of a high school freshman dealing with the death of her father and her troubling feelings for her best friend. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I enjoyed every second of reading it and i look forward to reading more by jillian cantor in the future. Thoroughly original, highly engaging, and wonderfully tender.
The author of several books for teens and adults, she grew up in a suburb of philadelphia. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Author jillian cantors complete list of books and series in order, with the. Death, family life, juvenile fiction, singleparent families, fiction. The life of glass is a completely enjoyable and honest look at the first year of high school, of being genuine with yourself, trusting your instincts, family relationships, and first love. Cantors pitchperfect narration and spoton depiction of emotional turmoil will remind readers of.