Genesis Begins Again Ginny Tapley Takemori prepare for the future by

prepare for the future by telling stories about what the future could be like

not even three years after the day they first meet

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Genesis Begins Again Ginny Tapley Takemori prepare for the future byThis deeply sensitive and compelling debut novel tells the story of a thirteen year old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself. There are ninety six reasons why thirteen year old Genesis dislikes herself. She knows the exact number because she keeps a list: Because her family is always being put out of their house. Because her dad has a gambling problem. And maybe a drinking problem too.