A Heart in a Body in the World by Deb CalettiMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Annabelle has decided that the only way to get away from what happened to her is to run. She sets out on a 2700 mile journey from Seattle to Washington, DC on foot. She learns early on that even though she is running, she cannot outrun her own heart and mind. With the help of her grandpa, brother and two friends, she becomes a role model to women across the country of someone who will not hide and cower after adversity. She doesn’t want to be in the spotlight, yet her quiet actions speak louder than any press conference would.
A Heart in a Body in the World is a stand-alone story that will appeal to readers of all ages and genders. Although the protagonist is a teenage girl, the story surpasses that and lets the reader enjoy the larger message along the way. Caletti teaches about the logistics of taking on a monumental run, yet readers will not feel like it is a book about running. A Heart in a Body in the World is a feel-good book with a feel-good message. In a world where books are dark and foreboding, I smooth and easy read is always welcome.
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