Memoirs of a Misfit

Memoirs of a Misfit is the story of fifteen year old Giselle, set out in the form of a diary.

Giselle is given the diary to write in after she begins to see the school counsellor, and while she is reluctant at first, she soon begins to confide in the diary about her troubles at school, the difficult relationship with her mother, and the school bully who won't leave her alone and who seems determined to push Giselle to the edge.

As the school year progresses, Giselle struggles to make sense of the bullying and why her own mother seems to hate her. As things get worse for Giselle, she begins to withdraw from everybody and becomes more depressed. The only way she can deal with the feelings her depression and self loathing evoke in her, is by finding a self destructive, and dangerous outlet for her emotions.

Raw, emotive and at times heartbreaking, Memoirs of a Misfit explores the emotions and thoughts so many teenagers deal with, but rarely want to admit to.

Will Giselle ever be able to overcome her issues and find happiness?


Disclaimer: This book deals with strong themes such as mental health issues, bullying, self harm and suicide. Some readers may find this distressing. If you are experiencing mental health issues or you are sensitive to topics of this nature then this book should be read with caution. It is not designed to glorify these issues, but rather raise awareness of them.