Jacob Have I Loved is the story of Sara Louise Bradshaw, a teenage girl growing up in a perfect storm of social and emotional conflict. World war two is taking place on foreign shores, but Louise (Wheeze) is facing a war of her own. Growing up in a small island town, she is constantly compared to her younger, more talented sister. Louise fights against what is expected of a young woman, dreaming of working beside her father as a waterman.
Jacob Have I Loved is a one of those books you will want to recommend to everyone. It draws on almost every conflict that a young adult can face: sibling, parent, family, friends, relationships, society and even nature. It carefully explores the missteps and small victories of adolescence and the journey toward adulthood.
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