Michael Without Apology

In this poignant novel by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde, Michael Woodbine, a college freshman haunted by a traumatic past, grapples with self-acceptance after a near-fatal fireworks accident leads to his placement in foster care. As he enrolls in a film class, he forms a connection with his teacher, Robert Dunning, who encourages him to create a documentary about body image and self-perception. Through gathering stories of people facing their own struggles with attractiveness and acceptance, Michael embarks on a journey of healing and connection, ultimately confronting the painful question of why his birth parents didn't fight for him.