Yoo will have teens wondering if patti can ever measure up, and how she will survive the pressure and heartbreak of her senior year. She is also a tv writer, whose credits include the west wing, tru calling, and. Patti is an impressive student and an honored violinist. A straighta student, and master violinist, anyone would think that patti has a. Patti knows that the only thing harder than calculus, or maybe mastering the cadenza from the mendelssohn violin concerto in e minor, is being a pkd, a perfect korean daughter. A straighta student, and master violinist, anyone would think that patti has a bright future ahead of her. But believing that all good people go to heaven raises major problems, stanley reveals. What is the theme in the book good enough by paula yoo. Grandma, whose character integrates information about traditions for the 100days party, advises mei that the perfect gift comes from the heart, and this inspires mei to make a special book for her little brother. The book, good enough, was written by paula yoo and she did a very good job writing the story. Pattis convincing narration is filled with laughoutloud lines, but its the deeper questions about growing up with immigrant parents, confronting racism, and.
Created by mitali perkins view on mitali perkins share. Nov 30, 2010 paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens awardwinning nonfiction picture book shining star. And while more happy than not totally wrecked me you should go read it, i havent had a contemporary book resonate with me probably ever the way good enough did with me. Everything she does affects her chances of getting into an ivy league school. Paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens awardwinning nonfiction picture book shining star. Jul 14, 2014 well, i, like the main character of paula yoos ya novel, good enough, have played the violin for most of my life. Patti yoon is entering her senior year of high school while struggling to balance appeasing her parents wishes and fitting in.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Good enough was like my bible during high school not only does paula spin the tale of the forbidden love, but she does it in such a way that is easily relatable. Shes written almost 500 articles for the muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in fast company, forbes, inc. Summer reads for grades 712 all the wrong chords by christine hurley deriso. Most important, the pkd never questions her parents pushing her to get.
Good enough by paula yoo is about an overachieving senior in high school who is also very accomplished in violin. The first book specifically for daughters suffering from the emotional abuse of selfish, selfinvolved mothers, will i ever be good enough. Patti yoon works hard to please her parents who want her to be accepted into all the ivy league schools. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In my world, audiobooks exist always and only in the unabridged version. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Good enough by paula yoo honestly i think i read maybe five contemporary reads this year. Good enough in paula yoos good enough, high school senior patti yoon is preparing to retake the sats after failing to make her korean proud with her 2010 score. To celebrate this special day, i recently recorded a fun tribute video about this novel and its musical.
Most important, the pkd never questions her parents pushing her to get into harvard, yale and. Good enough is an important intervention that boasts none of the mediocrity that milo finds everywhere at work. Bestselling author andy stanley addresses this popular belief held even among christians. Id rather skip one than listen to pieces of it, no matter how wellsewn together it claims to be. Her debut ya narrative nonfiction book about vincent chin, a chinese american whose beating death at the hands of two white autoworkers in detroit in 1982 galvanized the asianamerican civil rights movement and led to stronger federal hate crime legislation, is slated for publication by norton young readers in 2020. Both failures are conversation fodder at her korean church where she also plays music. Read good enough by paula yoo for free with a 30 day free trial. The world of classical music, like many other fields, is incredibly competitive. Simon boughton, in his first purchase at norton young readers, has bought paula yoos debut ya nonfiction book about vincent chin, a chinese american whose beating death at the hands of two white autoworkers in detroit in 1982 galvanized the asian american civil rights movement.
Good enough is perfect for anyone looking for a light, funny young adult novel. Gateway by sharon shinn has a rather beautiful, colorful cover featuring two people hiding behind a red parasol. Previously an editor for the muse, alyse is proud to prove that yes, english majors can change the world. A audiobook d downloadable audiobook e downloadable ebook. Short chapters, the teens funny occasional sat tips, and her top10 lists make this a good options for reluctant readers. Paula yoo, author of sixteen years in sixteen seconds and good enough. Allstate violin competition and earning less than 2300 on her sats is simply not good enough.
Its been a while since i found a book i was eager to read. Good enough by paula yoo imagine trying to please your pressuring parents by making a perfect score on sat, getting all state concertmaster in your orchestra 4 years in a row, and getting accepted into all the ivy league schools. Also good enough by paula yoo is pretty funny even though patti never talks back to anyone she thinks really funny stuff. All shes ever wanted was to get into harvardyaleprinceton. Read good enough online by paula yoo books free 30day trial. Imagine trying to please your pressuring parents by making a perfect score on sat, getting all state concertmaster in your orchestra 4 years in a row, and getting accepted into all the ivy league schools. Read this title for free and explore over 1 million titles, thousands of audiobooks, and current magazines with kindle unlimited. Nov 28, 2015 paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens nonfiction picture books shining star. Therefore, to listen to an audiobook twice means that book must be supernally good. Paula yoos good enough is a funny, inspiring ode to music and korean parents. When she meets cute trumpet guy ben wheeler, patti is struck by his resemblance to the lead singer of her favorite rock band, jet pack.
Bonus points if you love paula yoos good enough is a funny, inspiring ode to music and korean parents. Good enough ebook by paula yoo 9780061881282 rakuten kobo. Most say audiobooks are essential to reducing stress, boredom or fatigue while driving. The story, good enough, was about a girl name patty did a lot of. Paula yoo is the author of the ya novel good enough harpercollins 08 and the childrens nonfiction picture books shining star. Paulas tv writing credits include nbcs the west wing, foxs tru calling, the n paramountmtv cable networks beyond the break, the cws hidden palms, and lifetimes side order of life. Jun 24, 2016 audiobook fans offer up a multitude of other intellectual or emotional benefits. There are only a few audiobooks ive succumbed to more than once. It doesnt help that shes also lost her concertmaster position at the allstate orchestra. Good enough by paula yoo if i stay by gayle forman i have lost my way by gayle forman the sun is also a star by nicola yoon everything, everything by nicola yoon the catcher in the rye by j. Salinger i know what you did last summer by lois duncan the outsiders by s.
Good and gone by megan frazer blakemore good enough by paula yoo. The 10 best career books to listen to because science. The pkd achieves great grades, shines at extracurriculars and is devoted to her church but never complains or brags. Good enough paula yoo ebook harpercollins publishers. Patti yoon works hard to meet her parents high expectations. Loosely based on the authors life, this novel is very realistic about parental pressures and the stress of college applications. Good enough is an important intervention that boasts none of the mediocrity. Created by into the wardrobe view on into the wardrobe share. Will i ever be good enough healing the daughters of narcissistic mothers. Her story recounts the amazing journey of a young korean american boy growing up in 1930s california, which, at that time in history, enacted racist policies in reaction to immigrants from asian countries. Paula yoo is an acclaimed childrens book author and novelist, tv drama screenwriter, and musician. Luckily, i found good enough by paula yoo to enjoy. Good enough by paula yoo is the fantastic and funny story of patti, a koreanamerican girl dealing with her parents expectations and restrictions get good grades.
A perfect package of earlyreader accessibility, culturallyconscious story, and inclusivity. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Its rare to find books written about life as a musician that is in any way accurate. She struggles with demanding parents, crushes, school pressure, and racism. Paula yoo scores big in her hilarious debut novel about an overachiever who longs to fit in and strives to stand out. Good enough by paula yoo is the story of patti yoon, a koreanamerican girl struggling to meet her strict parents demands, and trying to find herself during her senior year of high school. Drawing on over two decades of experience as a therapist specializing in womens psychology and health. Read good enough by paula yoo available from rakuten kobo. Well, i, like the main character of paula yoos ya novel, good enough, have played the violin for most of my life. Paula yoo is a childrens picture book author and novelist. Audiobook fans offer up a multitude of other intellectual or emotional benefits. Paulas tv writing credits include nbcs the west wing, foxs tru calling, the n paramountmtv cable networks beyond the break, the. Is the good book good enough evangelical perspectives on.
Aug 28, 2011 what is the theme in the book good enough by paula yoo. The story follows high school senior patti yoon as she navigates her last school year. Paula yoos sixteen years in sixteen seconds is a biographical story which evokes human endurance, resilience and triumph over justice. The perfect gift by paula yoo, shirley ngbenitez kirkus. Frankly, that was the most striking thing about gateway. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. February 5, 2018 marks the tenth publication anniversary of my first ya novel good enough harpercollins 2008.
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