Everything you need to understand or teach The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini.
In Lisa Allen-Agostini's novel The Bread the Devil Knead, the main character Alethea Lopez, or Allie, is stuck in an abusive relationship she is powerless to escape. However, after Allie's childhood friend and adopted brother resurface in her life, Allie realizes she must confront the trauma she has suffered in order to free herself. Written from both the first and third person points of view, the novel explores themes including identity, friendship, and the past.