Category: Young Adult/Teen Publisher: PublishAmerica
ISBN-10: 1588516881
Type: Fiction
Pages: 110
Copyright: Jan 1 2001
Prayers of a Young Addict presents the story of a young boy caught up in the world of drugs. Through Michael's prayers and conversations, we learn of his problems, relationships and destructive actions.
As we explore Michael's thoughts, we come toi know and care about Michael and his kid brother Lonnie. Sharing many of Michael's experiences and feelings young readers are torn between their interest in Michael and their concern for Lonnie who tries to help him. This moving drama will appeal to all young people who face the challenge of living in today's drug oriented culture.Prayers of a Young Addict also should be required reading for parents and anyone working with teens and substance abuse.
Excerpt
Dear Lord,
Forgive me for hurting Lonnie again. He's the only one who reaches me now, yet I can't stand his black-coffee eyes searching mine.Get back tonight and he's waiting for me again, like a lost mutt wanting to be friends.
"Hi, Mikey. I waited up for you. Thought we could talk for awhile like we used to. Maybkje read the..."
"There's nothing to talk about, Lonnie."
"Yes, there is. You! You're changing, Mike. Different.
"Yeah, more machismo, right?"
"What's machismo?"
"More with it. You know...more..."
"You're not with it Mike! It's like ;you're in a fog all the time. Like you're..."
"Aaaahh, Lonnie, shut up!"
I snap the light before he sees in my eyes what he already suspects. The dark hides the new hurt I've put on his thin worried face, but not even the night keeps out your thundering voice, Lord.....Oh, God, please take the roaring away. I know I'm guilty.Been trying to stop, but can't get through a day.....
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