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However, the guys in his anger management class and his ex-girlfriend Caitlin know differently. They know that Nick is actually an abusive person who has lived under the poor influence of his father. This book details his struggle to find himself in the mask of anger that has been controlling him for awhile now. I honestly did NOT want to li "Breathing Underwater" is about sixteen year old Nick Andreas who leads a double life, most of the time he is a charming, straight-A earning football player.

I honestly did NOT want to like this book. It seemed to be the type of book that I would naturally not like, even though I just love Alex Flinn's works. As I began the novel I couldn't stop myself from flipping the pages to find out what exactly Nick did and if he manages to control himself or not. Some people complain about happy endings, but this book's ending was bitter sweet, not completely happy.

Flinn really has a gift in making the reader just feel the emotions of the main character, like it or not. I would definetly recommend this book to every teen who isn't aware of situations like the one presented in this book. View 2 comments. A fast simple read that was gripping, shocking and honest. Was this really challenged to be banned from a school? This is exactly the type of book that teen girls should be reading Even though the entire book is from the abusers POV and Flinn gave us hope for his character by the end, she made her girl SMART and able to do the right thing once the da A fast simple read that was gripping, shocking and honest.

Even though the entire book is from the abusers POV and Flinn gave us hope for his character by the end, she made her girl SMART and able to do the right thing once the danger became to much. Its for sure a teachable book that examines the characteristics in a domestic abuser and the signs to know when to break off the relationship. Apr 25, Annette rated it liked it Recommends it for: teens and adults.

Shelves: ya. It makes me sad that a book about teenage violence has become required reading for all freshman at North High, where my kids attend. On the other hand, I'm glad that someone took the time to write a book about such a serious and much needed topic. I'm sure that the author wrote it thinking that if she could make a difference in even one person's life it would be well worth it.

I feel that if the reading of this book is accompanied with a great deal of classroom discussion it could prove to be v It makes me sad that a book about teenage violence has become required reading for all freshman at North High, where my kids attend. I feel that if the reading of this book is accompanied with a great deal of classroom discussion it could prove to be very helpful to kids who are prone to violence or kids who are victims of violence.

This is not your typical book about abuse because it's from the abuser's point of view. It takes you on a journey inside the mind of Nick Andreas a 16 year old, who grows up in an upper-class neighborhood in Miami FL.

Once you get to know him you start to feel sorry for him because of his relationship with his father and his inability to recognize the seriousness of his situation. Because he refuses to see the obvious that he needs professional help he continues to make bad choices. Only when his life completely spins out of control does he finally have an "aha" moment and he starts to make the changes necessary to improve his life. What impresses me the most about this book is how the author stresses the importance of accepting responsibility for your own actions.

The author does capture the lifestyle of the average American teen which may be offensive to some, it's actually quite offensive to me personally, however, I understand that writers who write for YA's feel the need to portray high schoolers as realistically as possible. Alex Flinn may have gone a little too far with this though, the boys do use really crude language this is what makes it a 3 star rather than a 4 or 5 star Although, as my daughter reminded me if she were to make it truly realistic she would have to add a lot more 4-letter words.

Obviously, the book was written especially for today's teens and therefore is much more appealing to that age group and less appealing to adults. Interestingly, the author, Alex Flinn interned with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, while in law school trying several domestic violence cases. It was this experience, along with serving as a volunteer and mentor at the Inn Transition facility for battered women and their children that led her to write this book.

Incidentally, Alex Flinn recently came to visit some of the Com. Arts classes here at North High School. She came and visited my daughter's Creative Writing Class. View all 7 comments. Sep 06, Ashley rated it liked it. Sadly, this book may be a work of fiction but in many ways it isn't. I know people in similar situations or even someone like Nick. It's not fun. It's a hard cycle to break and there's only two routes that it could end up at. I think this book could be very helpful for ce Sadly, this book may be a work of fiction but in many ways it isn't.

I think this book could be very helpful for certain people and it's a good read for anyone who wants to get in the mind of someone like this and have a little understanding of their world. Sometimes they are the victim. Mar 28, Lori Kircher rated it did not like it. I hated the book. I didn't like how Nick thought it was okay to abuse Caitlin, and Caitlin just stood there and let him abuse her. I think this book is sexist. The message of this book is that it's okay for women to be abused as long as your boyfriend buys you something afterward and tells you he's sorry.

Plus, women have no use other than just pleasing her man, and cooking in the kitchen. No, just no. Nick needs to find some new hobbies other than Caitlin. He's so protective of her, it's abusiv I hated the book.

He's so protective of her, it's abusive. He doesn't let her: do anything she wants, she can't make her own descions, she can't eat the foods that she likes, he's always putting her down, he keeps her from her friends and tells her who and who she can and can't hang out with. Caitlin doesn't do anything.

He calls her names and puts her down if she mentions a boy. At one point in the book, Caitlin is apologizing to Nick for doing nothing wrong, and Nick tells her she's a slut for mentioning a boy. Seriously, Nick needs to find some new hobbies.

It frusates me that some people think it's okay for this to happen. Why is Nick so horny all the time? Just reading those feeling he has for Caitlin is gross.

So, I really didn't like this book. Jan 12, Robyn rated it really liked it. This book made me think and feel so much. It could've been improved storywise and characterwise but it gets its message across really well, and the main concept of the story is portrayed perfectly. It made you feel sad for all types of characters, while being so frustrated at them at the same time. This made me love this book.

Mar 07, Myndi rated it really liked it. Another book from my library's display for Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. This one was different, in that it was told from the perspective of the abuser. In past books, I've had trouble reading a story told from the "bad guy's" point of view, but in this one I found myself sympathizing with him at certain times. I like how the story is told through a journal writing exercise and how Nick ends up understanding more about himself and his life through the exercise.

I really enjoyed the charac Another book from my library's display for Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. I really enjoyed the character Mario and how he related to the guys in his class. His story was a very sad one and I like that it was included in a book of this nature.

And even though it crushed me, I think it was wise of the author to include what happened to Leo and his girlfriend. I think it's important to show all the bad sides of this situation and not just the ones where the person learns from what they've done.

The ending was a good one for me. I like how Nick chose to continue his life and the conversation with his father. I also like that there wasn't some big happy ending I think more teens should get out there and read these kind of heavy-hitting books and I'm so impressed with the authors who are writing them.

Jul 15, Danielle Lee rated it it was amazing. This book is a very personal account of a young man who abuses his girlfriend and his journey to healing! The message of self love and self respect! I feel that the lessons the young man learned by the end of the book are priceless!! I really appreciate a book like this!

The book is written in a journaling style Instead of chapters which is something different and unique. The author writes in short, concise sentences which leaves the reader the chance to make connections about the characters and their personalities!

I enjoyed this a lot! May 04, Rose rated it it was amazing Shelves: contemporary , favorites , tough-subjects , young-adult , drama , realistic-fiction , audiobooks. And what surprises me is that it's written in the eye of the abuser.

Nick Andreas is seemingly the perfect high school student - gets good grades, plays on the football team, overall a stand up guy, at least on the surface. But Nick hits rock bottom when his girlfriend, Caitlin, files for a restraining order against Nick for hitting her.

Nick doesn't believe he did anything wrong, but he faces a reality check with not only operating under the terms of the restraining order, but also having to attend anger management classes, and adhere to community service. Thus begins Nick's journey into recalling what really happened in his relationship with Caitlin, as he toggles between the past written inside a journal he keeps and the present day, where he has to deal with the aftermath of his actions.

Visit author Alex Flinn. I did a lot of volunteer work with battered women and their children. When I started writing YA, I realized that there was little written on this subject for teens—though dating violence is a very common problem with teenagers. What was the timeline between spark and publication, and what were the major events along the way?

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