A book written about the coming of age socially awkward teen Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two charismatic students become his mentors. Free-spirited Sam and her stepbrother Patrick help Charlie discover the joys of friendship, first love, music and more, while a teacher sparks Charlie's dreams of becoming a writer. ... The many themes presented in this book that stand out once you grasp it and understand it is; Friendship, Drugs and Alcohol, Sex, Coming of Age, Passivity, Love, Family and Sadness. ... With amazing quotes like "We accept the love...

• Word Count: 1376
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The troubled teen headed west, hitchhiking her way to Colorado and participating in the dangerous act of prostitution along the way. ... Arresting officers were quoted describing Aileen, "Attitude poor. ... According to childhood friends, Aileen was desperately seeking an unconditional love, something she had never felt. In a Daytona gay bar in 1986, she met Tyria Moore, a woman who became her anchor and her only chance at real, unconditional love. ... Aileen was abandoned by all whom she thought loved her as her long time companion turned against her and testified for the prosecution at her t...

• Word Count: 1530
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"Make love nor war" was the slogan of the day. The practice of "free love" was commonplace. ... Along with those feelings of love comes an almost overwhelming desire for physical closeness. However, he/she must be careful to not confuse feelings of lust with feelings of love. ... I asked her if she loved her boyfriend and she said no. ...

• Word Count: 2755
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Sex offenders in any circumstance should not receive their rights back because they violated someone else's, they are a danger to children/teen; thus become a danger to all of society. ... As stated in the quotes above. ...

• Word Count: 3040
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School