Martha Brooks is a Canadian awardwinning novelist, playwright, jazz singer and author of short fiction. Even the improvident alcoholic Father is not all bad. True Confessions of a Heartless Girl received the Governor Generals Literary Award in 2002 and is Martha Brooks seventh novel for young adults. etina (cs) Deutsch (de) English (en) Español (es). Likewise, Kate’s ability to recognize the difference between the compassionate Sisters and the rigid, uncompromising Nun can challenge the reader to let go of stereotypes. True confessions of a heartless girl by Martha Brooks, 2003, Douglas & McIntyre edition, in English - 1st mass market ed. Further, her realization that neither group should be disparaged is a powerful source for reflection and discussion. Kate’s eventual understanding that people’s very different reactions to similar issues, despite the alienation that their differences cause, actually help each group to deal with their struggles. As a priest and educator, I see enormous potential for the use of Kate’s Ring as a teaching tool not just in literature, but in courses assisting young students to understand and navigate the tensions and trials of human relationships. While Kate’s Ring may have been written for high school students, this adult found the novel interesting, informative, compelling, often very moving and ultimately satisfying.
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