A Matter of Heart, by Amy Fellner Dominy
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A Matter of Heart, by Amy Fellner Dominy
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"Will make your heart pound--anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly." --New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle Readers will happily dive into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl's Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that express who we are. Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. If she swims, she could die. Will she give up her dream or will she risk everything--including her life? From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Matter of Heart, by Amy Fellner Dominy- Amazon Sales Rank: #544521 in Books
- Brand: Dominy, Amy Fellner
- Published on: 2015-05-12
- Released on: 2015-05-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.56" h x 1.13" w x 6.75" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 320 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up—Abby knows what she wants, and she is seconds away from achieving it: making the Olympic Trials in her premier event—the 100-meter freestyle. Weeks away from reaching her dream, she gets dizzy after a swim meet. Concerned, her coach wants her to get cleared by her doctor before he will let her swim again. Abby and her parents are shocked to learn that she has Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a medical condition that has been responsible for the loss of top high school athletes across the country. Abby and her parents each react differently after the doctor's diagnosis. Her mother incorrectly believes that her daughter's condition is fatal, her father is in denial, and Abby, knowing that she actually has a mild form that likely isn't terminal, decides not to give up on her goals. The teen continues to struggle with her decision to risk her life in order to achieve her dream. Even non-athletes will relate to Abby and her fight to attain a seemingly impossible aspiration. More than a sports novel, this book delves deep into issues of identity—how we identify ourselves separately from what we do well—and the importance of support systems while making life-altering decisions. VERDICT Give this to fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock's "Dairy Queen" series (Houghton Harcourt, 2006).—Stephanie Charlefour, Wixom Public Library, MI
Review More than a sports novel, this book delves deep into issues of identity--how we identify ourselves separately from what we do well--and the importance of support systems while making life-altering decisions. --School Library Journal A powerful book about finding yourself when everything around you is crumbling. This one is a must read - add it to your list. - YA Book Nerd An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes -- Kirkus"This engaging and fast-paced read expertly paints the world of high-school sports and the single-minded focus and commitment that some high-school athletes can have." --Booklist Dominy's excellent use of dialogue firmly grounds the novel in contemporary times. The setting thrives on details, showcasing excellent research. . . . This is recommended for Chris Lynch fans, swimming fans, and anyone interested in warning teens about the dangers of HCM.--VOYAFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
About the Author Amy Fellner Dominy is a former advertising copywriter, playwright, and hula-hoop champion. Previous novels for tweens and teens include OyMG, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book, and Audition & Subtraction. Amy lives with her husband and various pets in Phoenix. Visit her online at amydominy.com.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great book about the struggle to accept the loss of a dream By Nicole Hewitt 3.5/5 StarsA Matter of Heart is about one girl’s struggle to accept the loss of a dream – the loss of everything that she believes makes her who she is. The thing that makes her special. It’s a story that we can all relate to, in some respects, even if we’re not particularly sporty people (as I said above, I’m certainly not!). All of us have things that we use to define ourselves – our talents, our jobs, our friends, our kids, our intelligence … the list goes on. So, we can all understand what it might feel like to have those things stripped away from us suddenly. This book will make you think about all of that.What I loved:Dealing with the loss of a dream.Abby’s struggle felt completely realistic to me. She had trained her entire life to be an Olympic level swimmer, and she had a real chance to make it. Then, the dream is suddenly snatched away from her. She doesn’t take this news lying down – she doesn’t just accept it. Sometimes she makes really frustrating and dangerous decisions that, as a mom, made me want to scream at her. But I could understand why. And there are even some people who present her with really almost-valid sounding arguments about why she should keep going (there really are plenty of athletes out there who put their lives at risk way more than the average person would find reasonable). So, Abby needs to decide what she values more – her life or her dream. It’s not as easy of a decision as you’d think!Family.This is a YA book with involved parents – Abby has two parents who adore her. Sure, they didn’t always agree about what was best for Abby, but this felt pretty realistic to me (I’m a mom – I know that parents don’t always agree), and it was nice to see that the conflict didn’t drive the family apart – as it so often does in YA books. For a little while, I was concerned that Abby’s father was too hung up on her swimming and might actually value it enough to risk her life, but that wasn’t really the case. Thought the family aspect of the book was great!!Friendship.I adored Abby’s friendship with her bestie Jen, who was there for Abby when things got hard but also gave Abby some tough love when she wanted to take chances with her love. I also loved Jen’s practical views on sex and romance – it was refreshing to see a teen character who was trying hard to think with her head instead of her hormones! Mostly, though, I just loved that Jen and Abby were there for each other through thick and thin and that they didn’t let arguments or petty jealousies tear them apart.Alec.I loved Alec and how his story ran parallel to Abby’s – his struggles and desire to prove himself were very similar to what Abby went through, and it was Abby’s recognition of this that drew her to him. Sure, this formed a bit of a love triangle, but the triangle was part of Abby’s story – her realization of who she could be outside of swimming – so it was fitting.The negatives:Not enough growth.When I read the synopsis of this book, I was thinking that the book was mostly going to be about Abby figuring out who she was outside of swimming, but this wasn’t really the case. It was more about how her life fell apart when she discovered that she couldn’t pursue her dream and how she fought against that new truth. Really, Abby didn’t accept the reality of her condition until the very end of the book, and we didn’t get any sort of glimpse into who she is without swimming. That’s understandable, considering how much of Abby’s life was wrapped up in her Olympic dreams, but I guess I just would have liked to see some of that transformation. Instead, we got to see her struggle without really seeing much of her ultimate growth.This is a great book for teens, especially for any kid who’s passionate about something – whether it’s sports, music, etc. I give this book 3.5/5 stars.***Disclosure: I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A "Meh" Book By Emma the Bookworm Grade: CThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: I usually write my reviews a few hours after I finish a book, just to give me time to mull over my thoughts and formulate them into something more coherent. Unfortunately, when the book in question was largely a "meh" book, that isn't the best idea because I tend to forget a lot of the plot. Such was the case with A Matter of Heart. If I remember correctly, a good part of the novel was focused around Abby questioning if she actually had a heart condition or not and then making stupid choices. I know what it's like to have a dream, but sometimes your health has to come before your desires and I couldn't believe anyone would be so stupid to repeatedly ignore doctors' advice and throw caution to the wind. Abby could've died on many occasions, and she was incredibly lucky that she didn't. Also, she suddenly got incredibly jealous of her best friend and boyfriend, which was realistic but still annoying. This is one of those books that makes me wonder if I'm already too old for YA, since I thought all of the characters were being incredibly immature. Although I'm pretty sure my friends and I never did anything this incredibly life-threatening when we were 15 and 16.Romance was pretty much PG-13. Language-wise, I remember the s-word being used.The Verdict: I didn't struggle to finish A Matter of Heart but, when I reached the end, I was very unsatisfied.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not As Good As I Expected By Lupine Smile A Matter of Heart is about a medical condition, put into the spotlight because its young victims can be superior athletes at the peak of their conditioning. The main character of the story is Abby, a 16 year old swimmer who is on the brink of qualifying for the US Olympic Team. After some bouts of dizziness, she is diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition in which abnormal thickening of heart muscle affects the way that the heart pumps blood and can lead to arrhythmia and death. Determined to swim at the Trials, Abby takes chances with her life and tries to ignore her deadly diagnosis. A Matter of Heart is a good book, but not as great as I had expected. The pain and anguish of having a life threatening disease just did not shine through, with regards to Abby's reactions and conversations with others. The author really teaches the YA audience how to hide from your problems, but does not really give a big lesson in the end.
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