Good enough by paula yoo honestly i think i read maybe five contemporary reads this year. A straighta student, and master violinist, anyone would think that patti has a. Most important, the pkd never questions her parents pushing her to get into harvard, yale and. What is the theme in the book good enough by paula yoo. Everything she does affects her chances of getting into an ivy league school.
Previously an editor for the muse, alyse is proud to prove that yes, english majors can change the world. Yoo, i love reading young adult novels featuring strong narrative voices. Good enough is perfect for anyone looking for a light, funny young adult novel. The world of classical music, like many other fields, is incredibly competitive. Paulas tv writing credits include nbcs the west wing, foxs tru calling, the n paramountmtv cable networks beyond the break, the. Paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens awardwinning nonfiction picture book shining star. Aug 28, 2011 what is the theme in the book good enough by paula yoo.
Grandma, whose character integrates information about traditions for the 100days party, advises mei that the perfect gift comes from the heart, and this inspires mei to make a special book for her little brother. It doesnt help that shes also lost her concertmaster position at the allstate orchestra. Good and gone by megan frazer blakemore good enough by paula yoo. Read good enough by paula yoo available from rakuten kobo. Id rather skip one than listen to pieces of it, no matter how wellsewn together it claims to be.
Read good enough by paula yoo for free with a 30 day free trial. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. Good enough in paula yoos good enough, high school senior patti yoon is preparing to retake the sats after failing to make her korean proud with her 2010 score. A audiobook d downloadable audiobook e downloadable ebook. She is also a tv writer, whose credits include the west wing, tru calling, and. Jussie smollett from empire casts original soundtrack from season 1 of empire deluxe for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Racism, bullying, teenage pressure and stress, with grace and finesse, and shows what troubles a poc might have in america. Good enough was like my bible during high school not only does paula spin the tale of the forbidden love, but she does it in such a way that is easily relatable.
Bestselling author andy stanley addresses this popular belief held even among christians. Good enough is an important intervention that boasts none of the mediocrity. When she meets cute trumpet guy ben wheeler, patti is struck by his resemblance to the lead singer of her favorite rock band, jet pack. Frankly, that was the most striking thing about gateway. Will i ever be good enough healing the daughters of narcissistic mothers. Most important, the pkd never questions her parents pushing her to get. Meettheauthor recording with paula yoo about twentytwo cents. Good enough by paula yoo overdrive rakuten overdrive. The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, selfinvolved mothers, will i ever be good enough.
Paula yoo, author of sixteen years in sixteen seconds and good enough. I think its one of the key strengths of the genre, and often the place where many fail. Yoo will have teens wondering if patti can ever measure up, and how she will survive the pressure and heartbreak of her senior year. Nov 28, 2015 paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens nonfiction picture books shining star. Well, i, like the main character of paula yoos ya novel, good enough, have played the violin for most of my life. Good enough is an important intervention that boasts none of the mediocrity that milo finds everywhere at work. The story follows high school senior patti yoon as she navigates her last school year. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
Patti yoon is entering her senior year of high school while struggling to balance appeasing her parents wishes and fitting in. Therefore, to listen to an audiobook twice means that book must be supernally good. Pattis convincing narration is filled with laughoutloud lines, but its the deeper questions about growing up with immigrant parents, confronting racism, and. Paula yoo scores big in her hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out. Paula yoos sixteen years in sixteen seconds is a biographical story which evokes human endurance, resilience and triumph over justice. The book, good enough, was written by paula yoo and she did a very good job writing the story. Luckily, i found good enough by paula yoo to enjoy.
Imagine trying to please your pressuring parents by making a perfect score on sat, getting all state concertmaster in your orchestra 4 years in a row, and getting accepted into all the ivy league schools. The pkd achieves great grades, shines at extracurriculars and is devoted to her church but never complains or brags. Salinger i know what you did last summer by lois duncan the outsiders by s. Nothing less than a 2300 on her sats is acceptable 2400 is a perfect score. Its rare to find books written about life as a musician that is in any way accurate. Gateway by sharon shinn has a rather beautiful, colorful cover featuring two people hiding behind a red parasol. Paula yoo is a childrens picture book author and novelist. It offers a carefully nuanced and comprehensive portrait of evangelical attitudes on a wide range of policies and their theological underpinnings. Nov 30, 2010 paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens awardwinning nonfiction picture book shining star. Allstate violin competition and earning less than 2300 on her sats is simply not good enough. A straighta student, and master violinist, anyone would think that patti has a bright future ahead of her. Patti yoon works hard to meet her parents high expectations.
Patti yoon works hard to please her parents who want her to be accepted into all the ivy league schools. Summer reads for grades 712 all the wrong chords by christine hurley deriso. Created by mitali perkins view on mitali perkins share. There are only a few audiobooks ive succumbed to more than once. The story, good enough, was about a girl name patty did a lot of. Read good enough online by paula yoo books free 30day trial. The perfect gift by paula yoo, shirley ngbenitez kirkus. February 5, 2018 marks the tenth publication anniversary of my first ya novel good enough harpercollins 2008. Patti knows that the only thing harder than calculus, or maybe mastering the cadenza from the mendelssohn violin concerto in e minor, is being a pkd, a perfect korean daughter. To celebrate this special day, i recently recorded a fun tribute video about this novel and its musical. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens nonfiction picture books shining star.
Shes written almost 500 articles for the muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in fast company, forbes, inc. Jun 24, 2016 audiobook fans offer up a multitude of other intellectual or emotional benefits. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Created by into the wardrobe view on into the wardrobe share. Good enough by paula yoo is the fantastic and funny story of patti, a koreanamerican girl dealing with her parents expectations and restrictions get good grades. Paula yoos good enough is a funny, inspiring ode to music and korean parents.
Also good enough by paula yoo is pretty funny even though patti never talks back to anyone she thinks really funny stuff. All shes ever wanted was to get into harvardyaleprinceton. Paula yoo is an acclaimed childrens book author and novelist, tv drama screenwriter, and musician. Bonus points if you love paula yoos good enough is a funny, inspiring ode to music and korean parents. Good enough paula yoo ebook harpercollins publishers. Good enough by paula yoo if i stay by gayle forman i have lost my way by gayle forman the sun is also a star by nicola yoon everything, everything by nicola yoon the catcher in the rye by j.
Paulas tv writing credits include nbcs the west wing, foxs tru calling, the n paramountmtv cable networks beyond the break, the cws hidden palms, and lifetimes side order of life. Is the good book good enough evangelical perspectives on. Good enough by paula yoo is the story of patti yoon, a koreanamerican girl struggling to meet her strict parents demands, and trying to find herself during her senior year of high school. Its been a while since i found a book i was eager to read. A perfect package of earlyreader accessibility, culturallyconscious story, and inclusivity. She struggles with demanding parents, crushes, school pressure, and racism. Good enough ebook by paula yoo 9780061881282 rakuten kobo. Good enough by paula yoo imagine trying to please your pressuring parents by making a perfect score on sat, getting all state concertmaster in your orchestra 4 years in a row, and getting accepted into all the ivy league schools. In my world, audiobooks exist always and only in the unabridged version. Read this title for free and explore over 1 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and current magazines with kindle unlimited. Patti is an impressive student and an honored violinist. Short chapters, the teens funny occasional sat tips, and her top10 lists make this a good options for reluctant readers. The 10 best career books to listen to because science.
But believing that all good people go to heaven raises major problems, stanley reveals. Most say audiobooks are essential to reducing stress, boredom or fatigue while driving. Good enough by paula yoo is about an overachieving senior in high school who is also very accomplished in violin. Pattis parents expect nothing less than the best from their koreanamerican daughter. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a therapist specializing in womens psychology and health. Realistic ya about parental pressures and the stress of. Her debut ya narrative nonfiction book about vincent chin, a chinese american whose beating death at the hands of two white autoworkers in detroit in 1982 galvanized the asianamerican civil rights movement and led to stronger federal hate crime legislation, is slated for publication by norton young readers in 2020. Feb 01, 2008 good enough is perfect for anyone looking for a light, funny young adult novel. Her story recounts the amazing journey of a young korean american boy growing up in 1930s california, which, at that time in history, enacted racist policies in reaction to immigrants from asian countries. And while more happy than not totally wrecked me you should go read it, i havent had a contemporary book resonate with me probably ever the way good enough did with me. Jul 14, 2014 well, i, like the main character of paula yoos ya novel, good enough, have played the violin for most of my life.
Simon boughton, in his first purchase at norton young readers, has bought paula yoos debut ya nonfiction book about vincent chin, a chinese american whose beating death at the hands of two white autoworkers in detroit in 1982 galvanized the asian american civil rights movement. Loosely based on the authors life, this novel is very realistic about parental pressures and the stress of college applications. Both failures are conversation fodder at her korean church where she also plays music. Audiobook fans offer up a multitude of other intellectual or emotional benefits.
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