A dark relationship evolves between a high schooler and her English teacher in this breathtakingly powerful memoir about a young woman who must learn to rewrite her own story.“Have you ever read Lolita?”So begins seventeen-year-old Alisson’s metamorphosis from student to lover and then victim. A lonely and vulnerable high school senior, Alisson finds solace only in her writing—and in a young, charismatic English teacher, Mr. North.Mr. North gives Alisson a copy of Lolita to read, telling her it is a beautiful story about love. The book soon becomes the backdrop to a connection that blooms from a simple crush into a forbidden romance. But as Mr. North’s hold on her tightens, Alisson is forced to evaluate how much of their narrative is actually a disturbing fiction.In the wake of what becomes a deeply abusive relationship, Alisson is faced again and again with the story of her past, from rereading Lolita in college to working with teenage girls to becoming a professor of creative writing. It is only with that distance and perspective that she understands the ultimate power language has had on her—and how to harness that power to tell her own true story.Being Lolita is a stunning coming-of-age memoir that shines a bright light on our shifting perceptions of consent, vulnerability, and power. This is the story of what happens when a young woman realizes her entire narrative must be rewritten—and then takes back the pen to rewrite it.Being Lolita - Macmillan This program is read by the author.A dark romance evolves between a high schooler and her English teacher in this breathtakingly powerful memoir about a Being Lolita: A Memoir by Alisson Wood - Goodreads Being Lolita is a journey through Alisson Wood's experiences as a teenager and young woman, from her descent as the idealized 'nymphet' created by the grooming Being Lolita: A Memoir 9781250217233 | eBay eBay Product ID (ePID). 9050376508 ; Product Key Features. Book Title. Being Lolita : a Memoir. Author. Alisson Wood. Format. Trade Paperback. Language. English. Being Lolita: A Memoir - Alisson Wood - Bookmarks Reviews Being Lolita: A Memoir by Alisson Wood has an overall rating of Mixed based on 4 book reviews. Being Lolita: A Memoir by Alisson Wood, Paperback - Barnes Being Lolita is a stunning coming-of-age memoir that shines a bright light on our shifting perceptions of consent, vulnerability, and power. Being Lolita: A Memoir book by Alisson Wood - ThriftBooks Buy a cheap copy of Being Lolita: A Memoir book by Alisson Wood. A dark romance evolves between a high schooler and her English teacher in this Publisher: Flatiron BooksWeight: 0.10 lbsFormat: Hardcover BEING LOLITA | Kirkus Reviews A New York writer recalls her affair with a predatory teacher who told her, “You're my Lolita.” By the age of 18, Wood had undergone electroconvulsive Being Lolita: Alisson Wood (VIRTUAL EVENT - McNally A dark romance evolves between a high schooler and her English teacher in this breathtakingly powerful memoir about a young woman who must learn