It sounds like you're referring to the novel The Miseducation of Cameron Post by emily m. danforth (published 2012), which is often taught and discussed in essay form — either as a literary analysis topic or as a source text for critical essays on queer identity, conversion therapy, and coming-of-age narratives.
The novel also delves into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly the strained relationship between Cameron and her parents. Cameron's mother, Holly, is a complex character who is struggling to come to terms with her own desires and expectations for her daughter. The Miseducation Of Cameron Post.pdf
Set in the early 1990s in rural Montana, the story follows 12-year-old Cameron Post. After her parents die in a tragic car accident, Cameron’s initial reaction is a shocking sense of relief—not at their death, but because they will never find out she was kissing another girl just hours before. The Miseducation of Cameron Post Summary and Study Guide It sounds like you're referring to the novel
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