Reviews

“With simplicity and humor, her story testifies to the fierce, universal human need for self-expression.”

“Adelman’s debut novel is a moving story of grief, resilience, and self-actualization… Adelman fully inhabits Lucy’s voice, and the resulting tale is as realistic as it is uplifting.”

“Lucy’s narrative is sensitive, witty, and illuminating. Her innate connection to Gus, the Central Park polar bear, is excellently drawn. Her journey and the evolution of her relationships offer a rare glance at the unknowable.”

“This labor of love pens a soft-edged portrait of a subject who struggles to grasp complexity.”

“Adelman deserves props for transforming a story about loss into a delightful page-turner packed full of warmth, humor, and bubbling, sparkling joy.”

“Nobody puts Lucy in a corner, and the more one watches her dance the more one wants to take the floor and join her.”

“Piece of Mind is a breezy read with a compassionate heart.”

“From the first page of Piece of Mind, I fell in love with Lucy, its quirky, brave, funny heroine. Michelle Adelman has created an unforgettable character and an unforgettable story.”

“Piece of Mind is animated by sense and innocence. Michelle Adelman has written a truly charming novel full of humor and warmth. Sex and drugs and polar bears abound.”

“Michelle Adelman's heroine — and she definitely is that — travels a path that is by nature solitary, yet intersects with all that is best in ourselves. I hope you'll root for Lucy's success as much as I do.”

“Piece of Mind is compulsively readable, built around a set of relatable, engaging characters and a compelling central problem for its protagonist.”