Slipping Reality
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I had never considered reality to be an ideal concept. To me, reality was stale, trite ideas with limited abilities. In reality, humans can’t create their significant other. They can’t control their happiness or their success. They can’t let go of their inhibitions and effortlessly unleash their strengths and dreams. In reality, dreams don’t come true. They hardly ever come true. They definitely don’t come true if you sit around and wait for them to. To me, reality is a limitation on the soul. It holds back the spirit when the spirit ought to live without fear—and be released through its own imagination. There are no free spirits in a limited world. So what choice do I have, other than to escape, to find a way to truly live? What else am I supposed to do when my own reality is falling apart?
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In a time of hardship and heartbreak, sometimes, reality just isn’t enough. Slipping Reality is the story of fourteen-year-old Katelyn Emerson, who, when faced with the glaring reality of her brother’s illness, rebels against the truth by slipping away into the depths of her own imagination. There, she finds the kind of support and comfort she feels she deserves. There, she does not have to feel so alone. And yet, as Katelyn’s grasp on reality begins to unravel, so too does the story of a girl who grew up too fast and fell apart too soon. Emily Beaver's debut novel is a coming of age story that deals with the trials of young grief, insight, and growth where it's least expected.
About the Author
Emily Beaver first wrote the title "Slipping Reality" at fourteen years old. A dedicated writer since the age of eight, she had always dreamt of publishing a novel in her teenage years, and it was the death of her brother Matthew that gave her the courage. Emily is currently a senior in high school, and her work can be seen in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book", various magazines, and thisibelieve.org. She is also a regular contributor on SparkNotes.com. In addition to writing, Emily loves acting, singing, and knowing Disneyland better than her own school campus. She lives in San Diego, California with her parents Ellisa and Steven, and their two German Shepherds, Rocket and Nala. You can follow her on her website at www.emilysreality.com.