Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger is a book about a young love that is not easy. Marisol is a lesbian that recently just "came out of the closet". There love is very difficult because John is very shocked once Marisol tells him she likes him. They try to maintain a good friendship by writing zines to each other.
This book was cool because this is how a lot of middle/high school teenagers feel. They don't really quite know who they are yet, but they are conflicted with the pain and joy of liking/loving someone. It's a hard time because you have so much to deal with. School work, fitting in, friends, etc. But having a crush/boyfriend is something that everyone goes through.
Love and crushes are very fragile when you're a teenager. You're naieve, vulnerable, and sensitive. Sometimes, you can't even focus on your work because you're thinking about that person. It interferes with work, but you feel like you can't control it. You want it to go away, but no matter what you do, it doesn't.
This book is very helpful during these times. It lets you know that it's not going to be easy. It's not what you want to hear, but it's true. Everyone wants a perfect relationship, but that's only in fairy tales. And this book helps you get through it.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Normal Girl
Normal Girl by Molly Jong-Fast is a book about a girl(Miranda) who deals with drugs. Drugs aren't Miranda's only problem. Her boyfriend Josh, just passed away, and she believes that she killed him. She couldn't even stay sober for his funeral. Miranda finds herself surrounded by a very bad influence, Janice. Janice is her "friend" who is a drug addict as well. This is a terrible problem that many teenagers are conflicted with everyday.
Drugs and peer pressure are a part of most teenagers' lives. They can't do one without the other. A lot of teens don't look to do drugs, but are peer pressured by their so called friends to do so. The worst thing about this, is that most parents aren't aware that their kids are doing drugs. So, by the time they find out, they're older and don/'t live with them, or it's too late.
My mom is the best about making sure me and my sister are on the right track. My sister and I have such an open relationship with each other, our family and our mom. I can talk to them about literally anything. Since my sister is older than me, but younger than my mom, I tend to go to her with more of the teenage-related problems. She understands because she's been there. I love talking to her about stuff like that, because she is so strong, and isn't easily pressured.
It's very unfortunate when kids don't have good family or friends that are there for them. It must be hard to deal with that, because I don't think anyone really wants to do it. At first you might like it, because it's new but over time, it becomes an addiction. And just because you're addicted, doesn't mean you want to do it. You need to be really strong and have a good head on your shoulders to be able to deal with peer pressure.
Although this book is about a very bad topic, I think kids, and adults can learn from it. It shows you what a bad choice drugs are. It shows you what you'd be going through if you did do drugs. It shows you just how hard life can get. But life is and will always be hard, and drugs won't make it any better.
Drugs and peer pressure are a part of most teenagers' lives. They can't do one without the other. A lot of teens don't look to do drugs, but are peer pressured by their so called friends to do so. The worst thing about this, is that most parents aren't aware that their kids are doing drugs. So, by the time they find out, they're older and don/'t live with them, or it's too late.
My mom is the best about making sure me and my sister are on the right track. My sister and I have such an open relationship with each other, our family and our mom. I can talk to them about literally anything. Since my sister is older than me, but younger than my mom, I tend to go to her with more of the teenage-related problems. She understands because she's been there. I love talking to her about stuff like that, because she is so strong, and isn't easily pressured.
It's very unfortunate when kids don't have good family or friends that are there for them. It must be hard to deal with that, because I don't think anyone really wants to do it. At first you might like it, because it's new but over time, it becomes an addiction. And just because you're addicted, doesn't mean you want to do it. You need to be really strong and have a good head on your shoulders to be able to deal with peer pressure.
Although this book is about a very bad topic, I think kids, and adults can learn from it. It shows you what a bad choice drugs are. It shows you what you'd be going through if you did do drugs. It shows you just how hard life can get. But life is and will always be hard, and drugs won't make it any better.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)