In 1970s Beverly Hills, a teenage girl navigates through the challenges of growing up amidst a dysfunctional family. She faces class conflict, explores her sexuality, and discovers her own identity.
Set in a rural area of New Zealand in 1975, '50 Ways of Saying Fabulous' follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Billy who is struggling with his identity and dealing with an abusive parent. He finds solace in his fantasy world and develops a close friendship with a tomboy named Lou. Together, they navigate the challenges of growing up, discovering their sexuality, and finding acceptance in a small farming community.
This story is set in the "in-between" time of a girl's life, when she is no longer a child and not yet a woman. We open with our heroine, Maeve, putting on her new snow white bra, and stepping out into the world as a young woman. She has an obsession with breasts and bras and can't help but stare at other girls and women, even the head nun doesn't escape her gaze. Otherwise, her world revolves around her three friends, Ruth, Claire and Orla, who are more experienced in the ways of the world. They wear bras already (except Claire the feminist) and they've all had boyfriends. The new bra is a start but they really hope Maeve can find a fella, even offering kissing lessons to prepare her. What no one expects, least of all Maeve, is that she should snare the local sixteen-year old heartthrob. Maeve is so smitten with him that she lets her friends down when they need her the most...
A girl argues with her older and younger sisters during a family car trip.
A young girl reluctantly takes her first steps into adulthood; she receives her first bra.
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