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Living Consequences
Nevaeh Madison seems to live the epitome of the the perfect life. She’s the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad and a straight-A student with a near-perfect boyfriend, Ronald. They have been dating for nearly three years, and the love that they share is immutable...or so Nevaeh thinks. Sexual intimacy had never been an issue in their relationship because it was strictly off limits, but when their relationship is put to the test, Nevaeh’s faith is shaken.
Nevaeh’s best friend, Shimone, tries to be the shoulder her friend needs while struggling with problems of her own. Pregnant at the age of 18, Shimone tries to deal with the repercussions that are sure to follow. She knows the hardest part will be telling her mother and her boyfriend, Marques, who has a reputation for being unfaithful.
Losing her mother at age two and then being neglected by her father causes Sierra Monroe to find comfort and pleasure in the wrong places. After giving herself to so many men, she finds that her actions have major consequences.
As these characters go through very different dilemmas, they will learn lifelong lessons and soon find that God’s love and forgiveness can carry them through hard times.
Nevaeh’s best friend, Shimone, tries to be the shoulder her friend needs while struggling with problems of her own. Pregnant at the age of 18, Shimone tries to deal with the repercussions that are sure to follow. She knows the hardest part will be telling her mother and her boyfriend, Marques, who has a reputation for being unfaithful.
Losing her mother at age two and then being neglected by her father causes Sierra Monroe to find comfort and pleasure in the wrong places. After giving herself to so many men, she finds that her actions have major consequences.
As these characters go through very different dilemmas, they will learn lifelong lessons and soon find that God’s love and forgiveness can carry them through hard times.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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May 18, 2012
In her debut novel, young Ms. Holmes paints a very interesting, realistic picture of teenagers in their struggle to remain celibate in a world where doing so is unpopular.
While Ms. Holmes takes a realistic approach to writing the story, she does so in a way that makes it a wholesome read for the entire family, especially young ones.
Great debut!
While Ms. Holmes takes a realistic approach to writing the story, she does so in a way that makes it a wholesome read for the entire family, especially young ones.
Great debut!
August 4, 2008
Nevaeh & Ronald, Shimone & Marques, Sierra & Corey... Three young couples share good times and, with God's help, work through the bad times.
A commitment to abstain from sex until marriage is tested. A choice to have sex results in pregnancy, and now two teenagers, who are nowhere near ready for the responsibility, are going to be parents. And promiscuity leads to a diagnosis no one would want.
I started reading this book last night, and I couldn't wait to finish it today. There was something that happened in the story that I thought was highly unlikely, but the characters are believable, and the issue of teen sex is tackled in a realistic way. I was proud of Nevaeh, entertained by Shimone and felt for Sierra from the beginning to the end. I rooted for Ronald as he worked through his issue, was so glad Marques took responsibility for his actions, and just plain liked Corey.
Living Consequences is a good read, and there are important messages for young people and adults in this story.
A commitment to abstain from sex until marriage is tested. A choice to have sex results in pregnancy, and now two teenagers, who are nowhere near ready for the responsibility, are going to be parents. And promiscuity leads to a diagnosis no one would want.
I started reading this book last night, and I couldn't wait to finish it today. There was something that happened in the story that I thought was highly unlikely, but the characters are believable, and the issue of teen sex is tackled in a realistic way. I was proud of Nevaeh, entertained by Shimone and felt for Sierra from the beginning to the end. I rooted for Ronald as he worked through his issue, was so glad Marques took responsibility for his actions, and just plain liked Corey.
Living Consequences is a good read, and there are important messages for young people and adults in this story.
August 14, 2014
Being too quick to apologize and too ready to accept another's behavior, the characters in Living Consequences were plastic at times. It's been my experience that Christians are less likely to forgive than the main characters within these pages, and more likely to condemn. I was startled by the "who cares" attitude of Marques' parents when learning that his 17-year old girlfriend Shimone is pregnant.
The only reason I gave it three stars is because it had me interested enough to want to know how the story played out.
While forgiveness is suppose to be the theme of this book, it was less than realistic.
The only reason I gave it three stars is because it had me interested enough to want to know how the story played out.
While forgiveness is suppose to be the theme of this book, it was less than realistic.
April 19, 2012
This is a great novel. I can honestly relate to it, this book talks a lot about temptation, but it also makes you realize that thought the trials and tribulations people go through God is always there. This an amazing YA novel. Need more books like it
June 1, 2011
Great stories. This teen is going to blossom into an even greater writer. I hope this book gets around with young people.
August 18, 2012
Awesome book! It shows there is no healthy relationship without communication and God. Each couple helped each other when things got tough but they also turned to God.
September 15, 2012
Very good book. Has a little suspense. Has enough spirituality for any christian. I related closely with Nevaeh. Loved her character and her strength.
May 6, 2013
Great book about choices we make and how God can lift you up out of ANYTHING! I love it! :)
July 23, 2010
IS A GREAT BOOK!
August 16, 2012
I read most of it. It just didn't hold my attention.
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