Judy Blume's 1973 young adult novel Deenie explores themes of unrealistic beauty standards and parental expectations. The story follows 13-year-old Deenie, who is relieved to be diagnosed with scoliosis, a spinal curvature, because it means she can escape her mother's modeling aspirations. Deenie must wear a neck-to-hip brace for years, face strangers, and squeeze into body stockings.

ISBN: 9781665966801