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Deenie

Deenie, her mother has big dreams for her, envisioning a future where she graces the covers of magazines and even stars in movies. However, Deenie’s heart lies elsewhere – she longs to spend her Saturdays with her friends Janet and Midge, following around Harvey Grabowsky, the football team captain, at Woolworth’s. She dreams of becoming a cheerleader and attending the seventh-grade mixer to listen to Buddy Brader play the drums.

Unfortunately, Deenie’s aspirations take an unexpected turn when she is diagnosed with scoliosis. This diagnosis brings with it a whole new reality – body stockings to squeeze into, facing a room full of strangers, and the daunting prospect of wearing a brace from her neck to her hips for years to come. Deenie finds herself grappling with a newfound sense of vulnerability and uniqueness that she never anticipated.

Suddenly, Deenie’s world is turned upside down as she navigates the challenges of her scoliosis diagnosis. The dreams of modeling and cheerleading take a backseat as she comes to terms with the physical and emotional implications of her condition. Deenie is forced to confront a future that looks vastly different from what she had imagined, filled with uncertainty and the need to embrace a new kind of strength and resilience.