The second in a remarkable coming-of-age series that will appeal to teenagers. See through high school senior Glen Sauten's eyes as, like King David before him, he learns what it means to be a man after God's own heart. Glen Sauten He’s just seen his life go from happily boring to roller-coaster crazy to better than his widest dreams. But it’s about to go back on the roller-coaster because of... Nicole Grant She seemed happy with Glen at first, but now he gets the feeling she’d like him to change. Is she confused, too, or has she made a mistake? Does she really like... Charlie Thornton Having Charlie for a friend nearly got Glen killed. Dating the girl Charlie wants borders on suicidal. And Glen isn’t getting much help from... Phil Trent Glen’s long-time best friend seems to be making matters worse, not better. But then he’s got his own reasons for disliking both Charlie and Nicole. As does... Marta Billings Getting even with Charlie is one of Marta's goals. Breaking up Glen and Nicole seems to be another one. Or, is she just plain crazy? Life hasn't become any easier for seventeen-year-old Glen. At times, he thinks he would like to go back to the old uneventful days before he began to think for himself. But you can’t go back. You have to go forward. Even when you haven’t a clue where you’re going. As everything in his life goes Topsy-turvy, Glen works hard to understand his friends, his parents, and most of all himself. Gradually, he learns that a real friend is someone who sticks around and helps out even when it hurts.
N. J. Lindquist is a multi-talented Canadian author and speaker.
N. J. has a BA in psychology and English from Brandon University (where she received the English medal at graduation) and a Certificate in Education from the University of Manitoba. She was given a Teacher of the Year Award from Roblin Collegiate after her second year of teaching.
N. J. has been successful in a number of careers including high school teacher, wife and mother, church leader, homeschooler, mentor, writing teacher, columnist, author, publisher, co-founder of The Word Guild, a Canadian association of over 350 writers and editors who are Christian, and director of Write! Canada.
N. J.'s published work includes two adult mysteries (Shaded Light and Glitter of Diamonds) that have been compared to the best of Agatha Christie; five coming-of-age inspirational novels that encourage teenage boys to read; three discipleship manuals for teens; a Christmas play; and numerous articles and columns. Her books have received rave reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Christian Library Journal and many other reviewers and readers.
N. J. has received a number of awards for her writing, including a Toronto Star Judge's Choice award, four awards for her novels, five for articles, and one for her columns. She also received the 2006 Leading Women Award for excellence in Communication and Media, and a Deeds Speak Award from the York Region Police for her book, In Time of Trouble.
In addition to teaching a number of workshops for writers and aspiring writers, N. J. speaks on a variety of topics for both adults and teens, including raising children, creativity, and leadership. N. J. and her husband Les are partners in That's Life! Communications.
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