I have now finished A Girl Like Moi, by Lisa Barham. Last time I left off, Imogene got the internship with a fashion magazine called Hautelaw, and Brooke was up to something suspicious. So for a while everything is going well in Imogene's life. Her only problem is she really needs her cell phone back. (Note: I forgot to tell you that the boy she met at the Soho House is Paulo.) When Imogene's career finally gets going, something major happens. First of all, Hautelaw doesn't get invited to the Jock Lord fashion show, which is a major coverage point for their magazine. This of course stirs up all kinds of trouble. The main problem is someone leaked insider photos of Hautelaw's upcoming trends to the major competitor of Hautlaw, Winter Tan. Brooke shows Imogene the photos that have been leaked only to realize that the photos were ones off of Imogene's cell phone. Imogene assumes that Paulo (the guy that has her phone) is the one to blame. Spring fires Imogene and she is devastated. Imogene just lost the job of her dreams, and is willing to do anything to get it back. Later that week, she gets a job at Evie's dad's restaurant as a waitress. Coincidentally, Imogene's first customers are Paulo's two sisters who happen to be waiting for Paulo's arrival. (Note: Paulo's father is a major fashion designer in Italy.) When Paulo arrives, Imogene blames him for ruining her career and she dumps a bowl of noodles on his head. She runs out the restaurant, later to find out that Paulo ran after her. What Imogene doesn't know is that Paulo has been trying to return her cell phone and he is in love with her. Okay, so long story short, Imogene sneaks into the Jock Lord fashion show, discovers a way to get backstage and take pictures of all the clothing. She gives her photos to Hautelaw, who rehires her. Spring did not rehire because of the photos though, she rehired because she found out that Brooke had leaked the insider photos. So, Imogene's career is back on track and her name gets put in Hautelaw's fashion book with all the latest trends. She is now an editor of the designs. Even some of her own designs got into "The Book". That same day, Imogene goes to the sample sale at Barney's (biggest sale of the year). As she is shopping around, she finds lots of things. She is about to check out when she sets all her stuff down accept some books for her parents and pair of shoes for her friend. Imogene has finally realized that she doesn't need all this to become successful. She has entered a new chapter in her life. Later that night, she gets invited to Paulo's father's fashion show. She attends (front row) and is in awe at all of the gorgeous gowns. When the wedding apparel came out. Stitched onto the three wedding dresses her "Heart Imogene". Imogene is welcomed to the stage, where she kisses Paulo. Imogene lives happily ever after.
I absolutely loved this book. It showed Imogene overcoming so many problems. I believe that the author wrote this book to teach us about being determined and learning to trust people. Also about learning the true meaning of life and not always treasuring material things. Maybe this was her motivation because she went through similar life changes and wanted to teach other about it. The authors reason for writing the book is also the theme of this book.
The best character was most definitely Imogene. She endured so much and learned how to cope with lots of problems. Imogene learned what life was really about. Her majot growing point of the story was at the sample sale. Imogene putting those items down really symbolized her leaving an old life behind.
"When all of this finally clicked--when the message form my heart finally made it all the way up to my head--I knew I was leaving behind one life and entering a new one." This is her in the checkout line at Barney's when she decided to put down all of her items. It shows that Imogene is a smart girl and has become a new person.
I have no questions about this book. It was exciting, dramatic, fun, and it taught valuable life lessons. Fantastic!
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