At 15, Lauren Riley promised herself that she would not mess up her life and would stay away from drugs and sex. But two years later, her boyfriend Brandon is pressuring her to forget that promise. Both her parents are lost to her through long-time drug addiction, but through her writing, Lauren tries to deal with her problems and discovers a deeper strength. Based on the reality of everyday high school life, and critiqued by high school students as it was written, this book accurately portrays and confronts the issues of ...
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At 15, Lauren Riley promised herself that she would not mess up her life and would stay away from drugs and sex. But two years later, her boyfriend Brandon is pressuring her to forget that promise. Both her parents are lost to her through long-time drug addiction, but through her writing, Lauren tries to deal with her problems and discovers a deeper strength. Based on the reality of everyday high school life, and critiqued by high school students as it was written, this book accurately portrays and confronts the issues of drugs, race, sex, first love, and finding self-expression.
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Brand New. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Brand new and unread first edition; very fresh and bright condition; gift quality! Color illustrated wrapper with brown and black lettering. 223 new and unread realistic and sensitive pages! "Lauren is determined not to end up like her mother, unable to care for her own child, living only for drugs. For a long time her no sex, no drugs, rule was easy to follow. But now, a senior and in love with Tyler, she finds herself wondering if the no sex rule is really necessary."
