Home - Patricia Cumbie
A CCBC “Choices” best YA fiction pick for 2009.
Patricia Cumbie’s gripping debut is a masterful portrait of an often tender, sometimes brutal bond between two girls struggling to trust each other at a time in their lives when nothing seems secure.
The day Angie steps uninvited into Libby’s living room, the two girls set in motion a friendship that exposes disturbing secrets that change everything.
Buy the Book
- Please support your local independent bookstore when possible. For a list of locations near you, go to www.booksense.com.
- Online purchases can be made at amazon.com.
Advanced praise for Where People Like Us Live
“[Cumbie’s] characters have a dignity and innate courage that readers will not soon forget.”–American Library Association, Booklist
“A gritty and honest exploration of sexuality, coercion, friendship and power.”–School Library Journal
“In clear, confident prose, Cumbie tells a story that weaves together friendship, secrets, and the horror of sexual assault…in a voice teens will recognize.”–Minnesota Parent
From FirstLook readers:
“Patricia Cumbie has written a book that will stick with teens for years to come. Where People Like Us Live is a realistic tale with gripping dialogue. The book causes readers to think about friends and what secrets we’ll keep to protect them.”—Jessica (Tallahassee, FL)
“This was a very moving book and I absolutely loved it. Where People Like Us Live is a stunning first novel…this book is a must read for any girl.”—Tasha (Currituck, NC)
“It was heartfelt and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. I could hardly put it down.” Alexandria (Fillmore, IN)
To see more reader reviews visit www.harpercollins.com