It Couldn't Happen to Me: Three True Stories of Teenage Moms

by Beth Johnson

This book is part of the Townsend Library, a collection of high-interest paperbacks published by Townsend Press to promote reading among today's students. Acclaimed by educators nationwide, the Townsend Library is helping millions of young adults discover the pleasure and power of reading.

98 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Beth Johnson is Associate Professor of Media and Film at the University of Leeds, UK. She is author of Paul Abbott (2013), and co-editor of Television, Sex and Society: Analyzing Contemporary Representations (2012) and Social Class and Television Drama in Contemporary Britain (2017) with David Forrest.

Reviews

[Karah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought my copy from Thrift Books. Ever am I delighted I did!! Everyone possesses an intelligence of some sort. These young ladies learned harshly the perils of misdirection. I am thankful they continue to persevere. I feel optimism for each of them: Johanna, Rasheedah, and Rachel. I would love to know how they have prospered despite the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live and learn AND/OR

read and learn through the lives of others.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to see if girls might be interested in reading this together and discussing.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I volunteer with a program that provides mentoring for teen moms, so I was intrigued by this book. I thought it offered some helpful insights into the difficulties these girls face, but I didn't find it to be overly profound. It might be more helpful to someone who hasn't had much experience with teen moms.

[Lovely parra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book is very emotional on the stories of these teenagers. This teaches a lesson to all those teens who are making mistakes in there life. Having a baby in such a young age can change ur life so much. Some teens drop out of high school and do not get the education they need and they have their parents take care of them and their child.

[Trisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A more realistic account of teen parenthood than 16 and Pregnant and contains more of a message.