List of Ten

Ten is a powerful story about a 16-year-old boy with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who is contemplating his own morality. He writes a list of ten things to do by the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis, culminating in suicide. However, working through the list changes his life, and he becomes friends with Khory, a classmate who helps him cross off items. The story is dark, intense, and realistic, but also hopeful and authentic.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 07 May 2021
\n Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co Inc
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Ten: three little letters, one ordinary number. No big deal, right? But for Troy Hayes, a 16-year-old suffering from Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the number ten dictates his life, forcing him to do everything by its exacting rhythm. Finally, fed up with the daily humiliation, loneliness, and physical pain he endures, Troy writes a list of ten things to do by the tenth anniversary of his diagnosis—culminating in suicide on the actual day. But the process of working his way through the list changes Troy's life: he becomes friends with Khory, a smart, beautiful classmate who has her own troubled history. Khory unwittingly helps Troy cross off items on his list, moving him ever closer to his grand finale, even as she shows him that life may have more possibilities than he imagined.

This is a dark, intense story—with many trigger warnings—but it's also realistic, hopeful, and deeply authentic.

Troy Hayes is a 16-year-old boy living with Tourette Syndrome and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He is constantly plagued by tics and obsessions that interfere with his daily life. One day, he decides to write a list of ten things he wants to do before his tenth anniversary of his diagnosis, which is coming up soon. The list includes things like going to a concert, traveling to a new place, and trying new foods.

As Troy works his way through the list, he meets Khory, a beautiful and intelligent classmate who has her own struggles. Khory is kind and understanding, and she helps Troy cross off items on his list. She also shows him that life is more than just his diagnosis and that there are possibilities for him to achieve his goals and live a fulfilling life.

Despite the challenges Troy faces, he becomes more confident and hopeful as he works through his list. He realizes that he is not alone and that there are people who care about him and want to see him succeed. In the end, Troy crosses off all ten items on his list and achieves his goal of living a fulfilling life.

This story is a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope and possibility for a better life. It shows that with the help of friends and family, and with a positive attitude, anything is possible. It is a story that will touch the hearts of many and inspire them to believe in themselves and their abilities.

\n Weight: 532g\n
Dimension: 149 x 217 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781454940142\n \n