Review: Paint My Body Red - Heidi R. Kling

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Review: Paint My Body Red - Heidi R. Kling - November 2015

I wasn't 100% sure what to expect with this book, just that it would be a crazy and edgy ride which it was for sure.  Inspired by a true series of events that happened in the author's hometown of Palo Alto in 2015 where a group of teens ended up falling prey to what was called a "contagious teen suicide cluster". Paint My Body Red, takes us to the hometown in California of Paige Mason where their senior year the class and town will experience several of their classmates committing suicides by jumping in front of trains. The last was Paige's stepbrother Ty and this caused her a major breakdown, Paige's mother was worried and afraid that Paige would be next and so on a whim to save her daughter, she sent her to visit her father's ranch in Wyoming. Paige's dad is dying and they aren't sure how long he has to live as he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and is becoming a shell of the cowboy he once was. Here on the ranch, Paige though with the help of her dad, Anna, and Jake - she will slowly find her old self and the part that had been getting depressed will dissolve into a happier Paige. One who loves the country air and everything surrounding the ranch. Here she feels at home and a strong peace that she hasn't felt for a long time. Within this book, Paige also keeps a diary where she writes about what happened in the past leading up to the decision that made her come and stay with her dad. I liked this book, as you can see how much Paige was struggling and that love and people making an effort can change someone's perspective on life.


Article - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/12/the-silicon-valley-suicides/413140/

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3II119e









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