Bibliograph

Leaving Shangrila, the true story of a girl, her transformation and her eventual escape, Isabelle Gecils

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Leaving Shangrila, the true story of a girl, her transformation and her eventual escape, Isabelle Gecils

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Leaving Shangrila

Oclc number

917341524

Responsibility statement

Isabelle Gecils

Sub title

the true story of a girl, her transformation and her eventual escape

Summary

Leaving Shangrila: The True Story of A Girl, Her Transformation and Her Eventual Escape by Isabelle Gecils, is the captivating memoir of a charmingly complex heroine. Isabelle paints a colorful world as she tells the tale of how she forged her own path in the midst of turmoil. The story, set in Brazil where she grew up, is populated with fascinating characters, both good and bad. From a narcissistic mother to her perpetually flawed lovers to three resilient sisters, Leaving Shangrila's motley crew make for an endlessly intriguing storyline. Leaving Shangrila begins with young Isabelle, trapped in a hellish world. Surrounded by lies, manipulation, and abuse, Isabelle is desperate to escape the adversity of this place. Filled with tremendous strength and an unyielding drive to survive, she begins her journey toward freedom and self-realization. Through the trials and obstacles along the way, Isabelle goes back and forth to balance who she is with what she must do to survive

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