Things I Know

Saoirse (18) is blamed for her ex-boyfriend's suicide and is shunned by her schoolmates. She throws herself into a river and wakes up in a psychiatric hospital, where she regains her sense of herself with the support of her family and a friendly hospital cleaner.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Little Island

Saoirse, an 18-year-old girl, eagerly anticipated the day she would leave school. However, just before her Leaving Cert, a tragic turn of events occurred when her ex-boyfriend took his own life. Despite her guilt and shame for cheating on him with his best friend, Saoirse faced relentless blame from everyone, including herself. The once-popular girl became an outcast, and her anxiety reached unbearable levels.

The weight of the world seemed to crush her, and she felt trapped in a never-ending cycle of despair. On the night of the school Debs, Saoirse reached her breaking point. In a moment of desperation, she threw herself into the river, hoping to end her suffering. To her surprise, when she woke up, she found herself in a psychiatric hospital.

It was a painful journey, but with the support of a friendly hospital cleaner, her old best friend, her kind and hilarious grandmother, and even her irritating sister, Saoirse slowly began to reclaim her sense of self. Through therapy and introspection, she learned to forgive herself and let go of the past.

As time passed, Saoirse's strength and resilience grew. She was finally ready for a new chapter in her life, and she applied to university with newfound confidence. With the support of her loved ones, Saoirse embarked on a transformative journey of growth and self-discovery.

In the end, Saoirse emerged from her darkest days stronger and more resilient than ever before. She learned that sometimes, the greatest lessons come from the most difficult experiences, and that it is possible to overcome even the most challenging obstacles with the help of loved ones.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915071033