Description Twelve-year-old Brenda lives in a working-class suburb of Detroit, Michigan.
Thus, there is an increase in kindness." - Lao Tzu. "I am kind to those who are kind
I am also kind to those who are unkind.
A., Olivet College Hopefully, group discussions of this novel will motivate action plans designed to reduce abuse; will initiate examining perceptions of sexuality; and more importantly, will explore what a healthy and ethical sexual self might look like.
I think this would be a great teaching tool as it really does emphasize that a victim of sexual, or even emotional abuse is not at fault." - Angelique Korbecki, B.
This is a hard topic to discuss, but this book does an excellent job addressing it. (It) is captivating and really pulls at the heartstrings.
From the moment I started the book, I couldn\'t put it down. addresses the struggles that one who has experienced sexual abuse goes through.
The story ...
Her story is educational and engaging."I was hooked ...
Readers of all ages will find themselves drawn into the portrait of this girl\'s pain and how she heals, both emotionally and spiritually.
Brenda is a survivor of rape.
On the inside, she\'s hiding an ugly secret.
On the surface, Brenda is socially, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.
She plays sports, loves to dance, is active with her church youth group, and is a counselor at youth camps.
She\'s a good student, popular, and her leadership qualities are obvious.
Description Twelve-year-old Brenda lives in a working-class suburb of Detroit, Michigan
