Broken Soul, by Chipo Manyemwe
Sixteen-year-old Samantha Carter just wants to fit in. But in a world obsessed with appearances, her weight becomes the target of relentless bullying. Desperate to escape the torment, Samantha embarks on a dangerous quest for the “perfect body,” only to discover that each transformation brings new heartache and rejection.
As Samantha cycles through extreme diets, punishing workouts, and a forbidden romance, her mental and physical health spirals out of control. Her pleas for understanding fall on deaf ears as her family, teachers, and classmates remain fixated on her appearance, ignoring the pain she hides beneath the surface. Will Samantha ever find the acceptance she craves, or will the pressure to conform ultimately consume her?
Broken Soul is a heartbreaking and timely story about the devastating consequences of societal pressure, the importance of mental health awareness, and the urgent need for empathy and understanding in a world that often values appearances above all else.
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