Publisher's Synopsis
Sometimes, teenagehood sucks. Peer pressure. Siblings. Parents. Heart ache. But through the miracles of everyday life, there's hope of survival. Packed full of teenage humor and angst, these award-winning stories strike a chord in those scraping through these tough times.
Telling Stories: After Andy forgets to buy milk at the store and he has to explain himself to Mom, out comes the story of a lifetime.
Autumn : Teenager Marshall overcomes his fears and befriends a head-strong girl at the airport who's in need of a friend herself.
The Dance: Five-year-old David yearns to be at a high school dance like his hero, his older brother, but eventually finds something better.
When Drowning is Normal: When Nicky dumps Jack, he feels the weight of depression dragging him under water and needs to fight to survive. When he does, he finds a glimmer of hope within the darkness.
Teenagehood: A disenchanted father rediscovers the joys of parenthood by helping his teenage son overcome his fears of meeting a girl he likes.
