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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

By: Emily M. Danforth
Narrated by: Beth Laufer
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Set in rural Montana in the early 1990s, Emily M. Danforth’s The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a powerful and widely acclaimed YA coming-of-age novel in the tradition of the classic Annie on My Mind.

Cameron Post feels a mix of guilt and relief when her parents die in a car accident. Their deaths mean they will never learn the truth she eventually comes to - that she's gay. Orphaned, Cameron comes to live with her old-fashioned grandmother and ultraconservative aunt Ruth. There she falls in love with her best friend, a beautiful cowgirl. When she’s eventually outed, her aunt sends her to God’s Promise, a religious conversion camp that is supposed to “cure” her homosexuality. At the camp, Cameron comes face to face with the cost of denying her true identity.

The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a stunning and provocative literary debut that was a finalist for the YALSA Morris Award and was named to numerous “best” lists.

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©2012 Emily M. Danforth (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Coming of Age Dating & Sex Difficult Situations Family & Relationships Fiction LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Young Adult Inspiring Queer

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  • Morris Award Finalist, 2013
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essential sections of the text were cut out (like letters and notes), the narrator herself was great though.

Missing sections

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trigger warning for later chapters (18 or 19)? a minor character attempts suicide. graphic depiction

really good but should've had a trigger warning

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I've seen some reviews saying that this book is slow and all the interesting stuff happens at the end, but I love the American lit style of rich, decadent description so I really enoyed it. Also, I liked the whole book as a character study, so the drama towards the end is just a part of all the experiences the protagonist goes through.

I'm also really glad I listened to this as an audio book as the narrator was excellent (except the attempted English accent) and they added so much to the emotional scences. One of the fastest listens I've had in a while as I just couldn't get enough.

So if you want a trip to 90s-mid-west-nostagligc USA, and you like picture painting narration, this book is for you. Personally, I also thinks it's a powerful story about the treatment of outsiders in society that's worth hearing.

Excellent book, wonderful narrator

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The perfect mix of drama with a bit of romance. Relatable main character, I've listened to it 3 times now. The narrator does a great job too, I think her voice fits perfectly

One of my favourites

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From the start, Emily M Danforth’s vivid descriptions plunge you into both the wilds and the suffocating small town atmosphere of Montana. The story explores a remarkable young woman’s teen and young adult experiences of being gay in a conservative Christian area, her experiments in sex, romance, relationships and abusive attempts at conversion ‘therapy’. The sensitivity and solidarity in the narrative style reveals Cameron’s strength and smarts. Wit and and rich metaphors celebrate and critique this time and place in American society. Beth Laufer’s narration brings Cameron beautifully to life so that you cannot help but take her into your heart.

Witty, rich and engaging rights of passage tale of remarkable young woman

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An interesting book with an important storyline. I am looking forward to seeing the film version which is currently being filmed

Miseducation of Cameron post

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Beautiful story, so thoughtfully written. So detailed, I checked twice to see if I'd missed somewhere that it was a true story. I'm terribly sad to think that I'll not hear more about Cameron and the others. So much is left to tell, I'm sure. I would love to know what happens next- even if the story did tell the most crucial parts, making it all the more powerful.

The narration, as well, was exceptional. I checked to see what else she's done, as I'd buy a book just on her skill- but nothing? Is this her first narration??? Fantastically well done.

I would absolutely recommend this book. Especially if you like getting to know the people in a book, and don't mind if there are no explosions or superheroes :). A powerful message given gently, in a superbly told story.

Sequel, please?

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The story and narration are amazing but there are some parts missing from the audiobook. I don't know if there is a problem with my download or if the original recording has accidentally skipped some parts.

Story and narrator are great but parts are missing

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This is in my opinion an important book in the LGBTQ genre. It beautifully describes someone coming to terms with themself, their sexuality & their grief. That said it's not too weighty or serious. Cameron Post is bright, funny, rebellious, at times heartbreaking but a truly entertaining narrator. You will fall for her big time!

Stunning coming of age novel

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it is such a great book covering some difficult issues to discuss. I found the story quite moving and found it a easy to listen to.

Fantastic

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