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title: "The Way I Used to Be"
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# The Way I Used to Be

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desertcart.com: The Way I Used to Be: 9781481449366: Smith, Amber: Books

Review: Great read! - This book is beautifully written. The plot can be really heavy, so I recommend it for people 18yrs or older. Gives the reader a great understanding trauma and resilience. Have a box of tissues next to you.
Review: Hope in the Face of Adversity - "The Way I Used to Be" by Amber Smith is a poignant and powerful exploration of trauma and recovery through the eyes of a young woman named Eden. After a devastating incident with her brother’s best friend shatters her sense of safety and identity, Eden's once straightforward life becomes a complex web of confusion, anger, and silence. As she grapples with the emotional fallout, she buries her pain and struggles to adapt to the changing landscape of her adolescence. Told across four parts—freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year—Smith intricately weaves Eden's journey through the challenges of growing up, including the realities of first love, heartbreak, and the often tumultuous nature of friendship. While the narrative dives deep into the scars left by trauma, it also highlights Eden's resilience and the gradual realization of her own strength. As she learns to confront her past and embrace her survival, "The Way I Used to Be" serves as a powerful testament to the complexities of healing, making it an essential read for anyone seeking understanding and hope in the face of adversity.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,170 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Sexual Abuse (Books) #4 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Emotions & Feelings #6 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Girls' & Women's Issues (Books) |
| Book 1 of 2  | The Way I Used to Be |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (17,901) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| Grade level  | 9 - 12 |
| ISBN-10  | 1481449362 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1481449366 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | March 7, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Margaret K. McElderry Books |
| Reading age  | 14 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read!
*by G***E on February 13, 2026*

This book is beautifully written. The plot can be really heavy, so I recommend it for people 18yrs or older. Gives the reader a great understanding trauma and resilience. Have a box of tissues next to you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hope in the Face of Adversity
*by M***E on September 25, 2024*

"The Way I Used to Be" by Amber Smith is a poignant and powerful exploration of trauma and recovery through the eyes of a young woman named Eden. After a devastating incident with her brother’s best friend shatters her sense of safety and identity, Eden's once straightforward life becomes a complex web of confusion, anger, and silence. As she grapples with the emotional fallout, she buries her pain and struggles to adapt to the changing landscape of her adolescence. Told across four parts—freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year—Smith intricately weaves Eden's journey through the challenges of growing up, including the realities of first love, heartbreak, and the often tumultuous nature of friendship. While the narrative dives deep into the scars left by trauma, it also highlights Eden's resilience and the gradual realization of her own strength. As she learns to confront her past and embrace her survival, "The Way I Used to Be" serves as a powerful testament to the complexities of healing, making it an essential read for anyone seeking understanding and hope in the face of adversity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ get it!!
*by K***A on January 26, 2026*

10/10 SOOO GOOD!!! beautifully written and many people will find resemblance in their own stories and share it with the main character. finished it in one sitting!!!

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