Dreams Altered But Not Abandoned - The Teen Mom Experience is a must read for any teenager faced with the enormous challenge of raising a child. In this book, Erica Mills-Hollis gives young mothers and mothers-to-be the hope, advice, encouragement and real-world guidance they need to be happy, healthy and responsible parents. Having been a teen mom herself, Erica knows first-hand the burdens and difficulties that lie ahead for pregnant teens. Her goal with Dreams Altered But Not Abandoned - The Teen Mom Experience is to give teen moms a practical, comprehensive guide that will give them the knowledge and preparation they need to succeed as a new parent. Dreams Altered But Not Abandoned - The Teen Mom Experience is not a book that condones or condemns teen parents. Rather, it's a book that offers teen moms steps they need to help them overcome the challenges that they are about to face. It's hard enough raising a child when you're an adult, so imagine raising a child when you're still wrestling with childhood yourself. Dreams Altered But Not Abandoned - The Teen Mom Experience includes a wealth of information to answer all of the perplexing questions that a teen mommy may be asking, from preparing for the baby's arrival and being smart with finances to completing a resume and balancing school, work, home and baby. Complete with tips from other successful teen parents, this is an important read for any soon-to-be teen mom.

Shattered into Beautiful - Second Edition 2013 By Jeannie Scott Smith Do you want to be restored after abortion? To be truly healed? Do you want your mirror to reflect an inner beauty that has been missing? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you have identified a need for Gods redemption in your life. The author shares her personal testimony, confirms the consequences of the pain abortion can cause women. Through her transparency, you will discover a friend who will connect with your heart and give insight into Scripture and resources to healing. God wants to work in and through your life. Be willing as He draws you near. Listen for His voice as He offers: Hope, Encouragement, Truth, Comfort, Deep Healing It is time for you to be free. Come receive your miracle

This fast-paced young adult novel tells the tale of a teen who can't really find her place in the world until a new girl moves into town. In a world full of temptation, Jessica gets into more trouble than she bargained for. A must-read young adult novel of love, life, and growing up in the 80's.

It's been a great summer, and Nate and Gabrielle are looking forward to their junior year of high school. Then Gabrielle discovers that she's pregnant. As shocked as he is, Nate still expects Gabrielle to keep the baby. He's from a Christian family who believes in the sanctity of human life. But Gabrielle is leaning toward an entirely different decision--and he's starting to see things her way. Told from both Nate and Gabrielle's points of view, ABSOLUTE VALUE is a powerful story about two teens and their families who confront the gray area between right and wrong...and who are changed forever as a result.

Each anthology in the new Global Viewpoints series (which does not duplicate any material in the Opposing Viewpoints series) delivers contemporary perspectives on the featured issue -- with the majority of the material reflecting stances of countries other than the United States. Primary sources, including speeches and government documents, join essays from international magazines and news sources for a truly panoramic view. Helpful features include an annotated table of contents, a world map and country index, a bibliography and a subject index.

There's nothing sweet about turning sixteen as three friends will soon find out. Fifteen-year-old Sade Washington has been harboring a secret from her two best friends, Crystal Jackson and Dena Bradford. Her secret threatens to be revealed when she discovers she is pregnant. Once Sade's secret is out, it drives a bitter wedge between her and her mother Joyce and creates a love/hate relationship. Sade attempts to have a normal teen life, but as she turns sixteen, reality hits her head on. She must make choices that will not only affect her future, but that of her unborn child. Sade's Secret takes the reader on an emotional ride as it tackles a strong subject matter and the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships.

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

Seventeen year old figure skater Penny Trudeau has secrets. She's not perfect, as hard as she tries to be. With a mother who is dying and a father who treats her like she's invisible, Penny has every reason to lie. To escape the life that is spinning out of control, she falls into the arms of an older boy. But when she lies about her age and he finds out the truth, Penny loses the one good thing that has happened in a long time. Carter McCray is the hockey hunk she falls for, but Carter has his own family drama, and he's not looking for trouble. Penny proves to be the exception, until the truth comes out and he can't get past the betrayal-or her father's threats. Can Penny find her way back into Carter's heart, or will she have to face the harsh realities of life on her own? Penny's choices lead her down a dangerous road and the secrets she's keeping will change her world forever. On Thin Ice is the story of a young girl's journey from being a child in a dysfunctional home, to a young adult who has to learn from her mistakes, make hard life choices in the face of devastating circumstances, and live with the consequences of a lie. Although there are no explicit scenes or language in this book, I believe the subject matter is suitable for young adults ages 14+ and will appeal to any adult reader who has ever lost someone close or been faced with issues such as eating disorders, rape, teen pregnancy, or having alcoholic parents. Most everyone on some level, I suspect. Penny's story is a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of our hearts, even when faced with tragedies beyond our control. This is a story of triumph over tragedy, faith, and how good things can come from bad situations.

Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and periodical bibliographies and a list of organizations to contact are also included.

LaVaughn has made it through the projects, she's gottenover heartbreak, she's grown up, and now she might finally have her ticket to college. She believes that she's keeping alert to all possibilities. But discoveries she makes during her senior year in high school disturb everything in her small universe. And in an effort to bring together people who should love each other, she jeopardizes the one prize she has sought her whole life long.

When do you know whether you're doing the right thing? What happens when you can't find a way to make lemonade out of lemons?