Summary Of Salvation By Amy Gumm

In these first fifty pages, the main character, Amy Gumm is introduced. She is described as a pessimistic, Kansas high schooler, who just cannot catch a break. Since childhood, Amy has gone through difficult times with her family. Her father left the family for a younger woman, and her mother suffered in a serious,car accident. From the accident, Amy’s mother became neglectful and addicted to prescription drugs. Not only that but her school life is difficult as well. She is constantly teased for not having a lot of money and is dubbed as “Salvation Amy”. One day in school, Amy is involved in a physical altercation with her main bully, who happens to be pregnant. As a result, Amy is sent home and suspended from school. When she arrives home,