Teenage life in the media spotlight There’s YA realism and there’s YA realism. 'One True Thing' is definitely the latter: a great story with a relatable protagonist who draws the reader into current, relevant and topical issues. Following Nicole Hayes's 2013 debut novel 'The Whole of My World', which examined grief and the attitude of sports clubs and stars towards women; 'One True Thing' – released earlier this month – tackles the media, its treatment of women in politics, a