Jael's Reviews > Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War

Amra's book is an extraordinary work of art. On one hand, it is easy to read, humorous and with lots of beautifully painted descriptions of nature, life in a small town and the local traditions. On the other hand, it is painfully honest about the big questions of life circling in every teenager's head: is true love possible, what makes me to be the real me, how to deal with difficult people around me, how to stay true to my values in the midst of peer pressure. Adding to that, this is a true story of a teenage girl whose life got shattered to pieces many times. Her older brother dies of incurable diagnosis- and her home country is getting ready for a war. Is it still possible to love and trust each other and enjoy fun with friends, when the whole world is changing around them? Amra's story - her own story in this book - shows that yes, it is possible, even if it is sometimes very difficult. I would recommend this book whole-heartedly to all of my friends, young and old alike.