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Letting Go of Lisa (Lurlene McDaniel (Mass Market))

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Nathan Malone, 17 has been home schooled all of his life. The birth of his identical twin sisters, Abby and Audrey prompt his overly protective mother to allow him to attend the local high school in a suburb of Atlanta. The boy's father gives this decision his blessing.

Nathan marvels at the life experiences of his peers; he chafes at the sheltered life he has until then led. When he meets Lisa Lindstrom, he is awed by this fearless girl who rebuffed a pompous, popular football star and who rides her motorcycle to school.

In time, the pair bond, along with Nathan's faithful friend and country music collaborator, Skeet. Nathan does a lot of maturing over the course of that school year. He meets Lisa's mother and live in boyfriend, who are genuinely interested in his well being as well; he learns acceptance.

Nathan grows to love the girl and even follows her when she leaves school early. He discovers she is making regular trips to the hospital every afternoon and her medical secret.

Once the secrets are aired, including Nathan's tragic loss of 6-year-old sister in a drowning accident when he was 3, the two realize that they have more in common than their different lifestyles would ever have suggested.

An intense book that might make you cry, but it is worth reading. You will love the indomitable spirit of these two young people and the characters will leave you thinking about them for a very long time. The story makes me think of the 1968 Steppenwolf classic, "Magic Carpet Ride." Lurlene McDaniel is a master at her craft and you won't be disappointed. This book is worth every page.

Seventeen-year-old Nathan Malone has led a sheltered life. He is home-schooled by his mother and doesn't spend a lot of time with kids his own age except for his best friend Skeet. Nathan is suddenly thrust into a strange new world when he enrolls in one of Atlanta's largest high schools for his senior year. He has a lot of hard lessons to learn about love and loss during his first year in high school.

LETTING GO OF LISA, a heartwarming novel by Lurlene McDaniel, revolves around Nathan's relationship with Lisa Lindstrom. Lisa isn't the type of girl who Nathan's mother had hoped he'd bring home. She rides a motorcycle, wears leather pants and acts like she doesn't care what others think of her.

Every boy at school wants to know Lisa, but she won't give them the time of day. Nathan manages to crack her tough outer shell by being himself. He shares his feelings with her even if she isn't willing to open up to him.

Nathan sees right through Lisa's tough act when she brings her friend Jodie to his garage to try out for his country band. Jodie is a great singer, even though she's very shy, and Nathan hires her to be the lead singer of The Heartbreakers. He knows that Lisa cared enough about her friend to want to help her; Jodie never would have tried out on her own. Soon after Jodie joins the band, Lisa has an excuse to spend more time with Nathan and listen to his music. As Lisa and Nathan get closer, a romance also blossoms between Jodie and Skeet.

When Lisa starts disappearing from school in the middle of English class, Nathan wonders where she goes. He soon discovers that she has a secret, and he has a choice to make. Will he be able to let go of her?

LETTING GO OF LISA is a touching coming-of-age novel with no stereotypical characters; Nathan and Lisa are both complex individuals with real feelings. Lurlene McDaniel does a great job of making the book sentimental without being sappy and keeps the dialogue believable. It's an enjoyable read for people of all ages.[...]

I love Lurlene Mcdaniel books and have from the very first moment I picked up one of her tragic teen novels when I was a eighth grader in middle school. Recently, I've decided to start reading her books again now that I'm a junior in high school. I stumbled upon this a few days ago and let me just say, this is the worst Lurlene Mcdaniel book I have read out of all the books I've read of hers. (And I have read a lot.)

The fascination of this girl 'Lisa' is pretty shallow to begin with. The main character in this story clearly is judging her based off of his lust for her, not so much 'love'. You can probably argue that as the story progresses into the ending, but truthfully- I find there wasn't really true love there. I find Lisa very arrogant and untrustworthy and I'm sure if she didn't have good looks, "Malone" wouldn't be chasing after her like a lovestruck puppy. Yes, what she deals with is tragic and when we find out more about that aspect of her life- you can tell there's a little more substance to her- and that's why I'm giving it two stars.

If you must read a Lurlene Mcdaniel book, read 'Telling Christina Goodbye' or 'Don't die, my Love.'. I promise, if you love this book- you'll love those. Or if you don't love this book- you'll love those anyways. But, personally- I just don't recommend this book to anyone. That's just a personal opinion.

A very good book about hope, faith,and love found in two struggling teenagers. I'd recommend it to anyone. My favorite by Lurlene McDaniel.

i love all of lurlene mcdaniel book i loved this book i watch caefully to see when sheis releasing new ones they are worth every dime

I was at Barnes and Nobles the other day with my boyfriend when I decided to check on the Lurlene McDaniel section in hopes that she has finally written another book. I found My Secret Boyfriend which she had written long ago but that I did not have and then spotted this title. I was so excited because I thought for sure it was a new book and it was!

As usual the book was excellent! I don't ever expect them not to be because McDaniel is truely an amazing author and reading her books are something I love.

If you are a fan of her stories that draw tears, this one will not dissapoint you

I love this book! This is so good.

A seventeen-year-old Nathan Malone has been homeschooled his whole life and his mother had taught him everything he had learned. Until Mrs. Malone gave birth 2 twin daughters so she couldn't teach Nathan. Nathan decided to go to high school for his senior year, but his mother didn't want him to go there...but he did go to high school. Nathan met a motorcylce girl name is Lisa. She acted so tough and ignored everyone at school. Nathan tried to act so cool around her. He tried to get her out with him, but she turned him down. Finally they became friends. A strange thing is Lisa keeps miss the school and Nathan wondered what happened to her. So then at school, Nathan followed Lisa to the....the hospital. What was she doing there? Something test? Well go find out. :D

I was so excited to get a book by Lurlene McDaniel,but when I started reading this book I was let down.The story line is average,I read the ending before I was even 15 pages in,it ended just as I had expected before I bought the book.So no surprise or twist ending there,a major dissapointment.I have only read 50 pages and am not even going to finish,which is a bad sign when reading a book.I had to go out of state to buy this book,and this?I will just read 'My Sister's Keeper',at least I did not get bored with that book.

Letting go of Lisa really captures your heart in only the first few chapters and doesn't really let go til the end. Lurlene McDaniel created a very touching story of two teenagers dealing with the real life problems of school and friends and family, all while struggling with some almost unreal problems. I would totally suggest this book to anyone looking for a touching teen book, or just looking for an emotional read. You will definitely have tears in your eyes by the last page, so be prepared. Congrats to the author for writing such a heartwarming story!

I have always been a fan of Lurlene McDaniels work. She has a gift of making a person realize how wonderful life can truly be. This story has to be my favorite so far. Nathan has been homeschooled his entire life, so he isn't very good in the relationship area. Lisa is a fast girl, who drives a motercycle and does'nt let anyone get in. When the ywo meet sparks fly. I read this book in only a few days. It was very hard to put down. I can't wait for anotther one of Lurlene's books to hit the bookstores.