Teenagehood, Amongst Other Stories

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.