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From the author of the New York Times best-seller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone - and love someone - for who they truly are.

Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen". But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom's death, she's been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now Libby's ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for every possibility life has to offer. In that moment I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything.

Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin, too. Yes, he's got swagger, but he's also mastered the impossible art of giving people what they want, of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a newly acquired secret: He can't recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He's the guy who can reengineer and rebuild anything in new and badass ways, but he can't understand what's going on with the inner workings of his brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don't get too close to anyone.

Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game - which lands them in group counseling and community service - Libby and Jack are both pissed, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours.

Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are - and seeing them right back.

In Jennifer Niven's poignant and heartwarming novel, "Holding Up the Universe," we are introduced to Libby Strout, a sixteen-year-old girl who is struggling to cope with the aftermath of a tragic accident that has left her with a severe limp and a reputation as the school's "cripple."

Libby's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Jack Masselin, a popular and charismatic boy who seems determined to see past her disability and treat her like a normal person. As their friendship deepens into something more, Libby must confront her own insecurities and fears, while Jack faces the challenge of understanding and supporting her through her struggles.

Together, Libby and Jack embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, as they learn to navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and the challenges that come with being different. Along the way, they find strength in their shared experiences and discover the power of true friendship.

"Holding Up the Universe" is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of love. With its unforgettable characters and its honest and compassionate portrayal of disability, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a story that will stay with them long after they finish reading it.

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