Description
Explore the raw and heartfelt narrative of 'Bad Behaviour,' a poignant coming-of-age memoir by Rebecca Starford. Set against the backdrop of a unique school designed to instill resilience, confidence, and independence, this gripping book captures Rebecca's challenging year at a remote boarding school in the bush. With intense moments of bonding and betrayal among the sixteen girls left largely unsupervised, readers will find themselves drawn into a world of camaraderie, bullying, and the deep complexities of female friendship. Each page invites you to reflect on the emotional turmoil and the powerful dynamics of adolescent relationships. From the vivid descriptions of the natural world to the unfiltered exploration of personal growth, 'Bad Behaviour' isn't just a story about childhood; it's a profound examination of how past experiences influence adulthood and relationships. If you're searching for a compelling story that tackles the nuances of female friendships and the impacts of adolescence, this memoir is a must-read. The book is BRAND NEW and contains 272 pages filled with insight and emotional depth. ISBN: 9781760292683. Order now to get a glimpse of Rebecca's transformative journey, delivered directly to your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760292683
Year: 2016
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 272
Description:
It is night. They move with such stealth they could be almost floating along the road. I can't see faces, just the outline of their movement. But when the moon drifts out from behind a cloud, bathing the road in an urgent sort of light, I see how they're all gazing up towards me.
'They're coming back,' I murmur. I turn to Kendall, and she puts her sewing aside, eyes on me. They never waver.
It was supposed to be a place where teenagers would learn resilience, confidence and independence, where long hikes and runs in the bush would make their bodies strong and foster a connection with the natural world. Living in bare wooden huts, cut off from the outside world, the students would experience a very different kind of schooling, one intended to have a strong influence over the kind of adults they would eventually become.
Fourteen-year-old Rebecca Starford spent a year at this school in the bush. In her boarding house sixteen girls were left largely unsupervised, a combination of the worst behaved students and some of the most socially vulnerable. As everyone tried to fit in and cope with their feelings of isolation and homesickness, Rebecca found herself joining ranks with the powerful girls, becoming both a participant--and later a victim-- of various forms of bullying and aggression.
Bad Behaviour tells the story of that year, a time of friendship and joy, but also of shame and fear. It explores how those crucial experiences affected Rebecca as an adult and shaped her future relationships, and asks courageous questions about the nature of female friendship.
Moving, wise and painf
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760292683
Year: 2016
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 272
Description:
It is night. They move with such stealth they could be almost floating along the road. I can't see faces, just the outline of their movement. But when the moon drifts out from behind a cloud, bathing the road in an urgent sort of light, I see how they're all gazing up towards me.
'They're coming back,' I murmur. I turn to Kendall, and she puts her sewing aside, eyes on me. They never waver.
It was supposed to be a place where teenagers would learn resilience, confidence and independence, where long hikes and runs in the bush would make their bodies strong and foster a connection with the natural world. Living in bare wooden huts, cut off from the outside world, the students would experience a very different kind of schooling, one intended to have a strong influence over the kind of adults they would eventually become.
Fourteen-year-old Rebecca Starford spent a year at this school in the bush. In her boarding house sixteen girls were left largely unsupervised, a combination of the worst behaved students and some of the most socially vulnerable. As everyone tried to fit in and cope with their feelings of isolation and homesickness, Rebecca found herself joining ranks with the powerful girls, becoming both a participant--and later a victim-- of various forms of bullying and aggression.
Bad Behaviour tells the story of that year, a time of friendship and joy, but also of shame and fear. It explores how those crucial experiences affected Rebecca as an adult and shaped her future relationships, and asks courageous questions about the nature of female friendship.
Moving, wise and painf