This week I read The Pregnancy Project by Gaby Rodriguez. In this novel, the author is trying to show that stereotypes don't define who you are. The author shows this by having the main character, Gaby, construct a project about herself faking a pregnancy. This results in Gaby finding out how hurtful stereotypes can be, even if they aren't really true. I am very fascinated by this unique idea of a fake pregnancy project because I am also realizing how stereotypes affect teens while reading this book.
I really like how the author shows throughout the book how the main character starts to realize what others characters truly think about her. She even finds out that her friends image of her isn't what she thought it was. She realizes that her friends are sticking with her stereotype of being a teen mom and treating her like it was going to happen anyways. I know that people have stereotypes of me based on my friends and family, even if it isn't as big as teen pregnancy. I am also curious to see what my friends would do if I stuck to my stereotypes.
It really sounds like your reading like a writer which is good. This makes me want to read this book.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to read this book sometime in the future! Is there anything you don't like about this book?
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