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Lost Souls
This book is dedicated to Jackie's mentor Lesa, who stood by her side regardless of how she was treated. Over and over she continued to love ...
156 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2010
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December 31, 2013
Wow. I repeat, wow.
This amazing book should be required reading by every member of every board of education in America. And every parent. It's rough. It's honest, even though it's "based on a true story" it rings true with the frustrations, hopes and fears of youth. Forget that it's a Christian book; it describes the life of inner city youth from the inside. Wonder why so many drop out and so few graduate? Read this. Wonder why so many drop through the holes of the system? Read this. Wonder why so many use drugs, steal clothes, get pregnant? Read this. Read it with an open mind. You may know some of the answers, but live it from the point of view of a teen whose life is falling apart.
Because it is self-published, Lost Souls lacks the polish it might gain through association with a major publisher. Maybe one of them will be smart enough to pick it up. Using a script font for Jackie's notebook, for example, mars readability. And occasionally Jackie's observations betray the adult editing and "church" vocabulary, but mostly her "voice" speaks the anger, fear and confusion of her generation.
If you are a parent or have anything to do with teens or schools, read this book. Chicago differs from your town only in degree, not in type.
A remarkable read.
This amazing book should be required reading by every member of every board of education in America. And every parent. It's rough. It's honest, even though it's "based on a true story" it rings true with the frustrations, hopes and fears of youth. Forget that it's a Christian book; it describes the life of inner city youth from the inside. Wonder why so many drop out and so few graduate? Read this. Wonder why so many drop through the holes of the system? Read this. Wonder why so many use drugs, steal clothes, get pregnant? Read this. Read it with an open mind. You may know some of the answers, but live it from the point of view of a teen whose life is falling apart.
Because it is self-published, Lost Souls lacks the polish it might gain through association with a major publisher. Maybe one of them will be smart enough to pick it up. Using a script font for Jackie's notebook, for example, mars readability. And occasionally Jackie's observations betray the adult editing and "church" vocabulary, but mostly her "voice" speaks the anger, fear and confusion of her generation.
If you are a parent or have anything to do with teens or schools, read this book. Chicago differs from your town only in degree, not in type.
A remarkable read.
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