43 pages • 1 hour read
Emily M. DanforthThe Miseducation of Cameron Post
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Miseducation of Cameron Post follows lesbian teen Cameron Post's journey of self-acceptance and identity formation in Miles City, Montana. After her parents' tragic death, Cameron's religious aunt sends her to God's Promise, a conversion therapy camp. There, Cameron befriends fellow skeptics Jane and Adam, with whom she eventually plans an escape. Themes include homosexuality, grief, and religion. The book addresses themes of conversion therapy and self-harm.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Emily M. Danforth's The Miseducation of Cameron Post is praised for its authentic portrayal of a teenager grappling with her identity in 1990s America. Reviewers commend its heartfelt narrative and complex characters, though some feel the pacing is slow. Overall, it effectively captures the struggles and resilience of LGBTQ+ youth.
Who Should Read The Miseducation of Cameron Post?
Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with strong LGBTQ+ themes and complex characters will appreciate The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth. Fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz or Fun Home by Alison Bechdel will find its emotional depth and exploration of identity compelling.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
1120LBook Details
LGBTQ
Identity: Sexuality
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction