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This mother writes of the tragic death of her teenage daughter and how their often turbulent relationship was resolved. -- Book News Publisher, 1987

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18, No Time to Waste is the true story of Kathi, a vivacious teen-ager. The fall after her high school graduation, Kathi was returning home from a church youth camp with 3 other teenagers when they were involved in an auto accident killing 3 of the teenagers, of them, including Kathi. Kathi's story tells of mother-daughter conflicts and how they were resolved before she died. As a committed Christian, Kathi influenced many lives through her life and death. "18, No Time To Waste" first published by Zondervan Publishing House sold 400,000 copies and was translated into many foreign languages.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every mother-daughter relationship isn't perfect., October 2, 2005

By	Sherry A. Innes "Alaskan woman, avid reader" (Kenai, Alaska USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A must-read for every mother with a teenage daughter. Margaret Johnson's description of Kathi's emerging independence and how it affected their relationship is honest. Kathi's boundless energy and determination, so cute in the little girl, was exhausting when the adolescent Kathi continually clashed with mom. Her choice of a best friend was a huge blow to her parents, especially her mom. It was more than the usual teenage "stuff"; there was a serious personality conflict between them. Before the book is over, Kathi has a life-changing experience that profoundly improves the relationship with her mother. Sadly, Kathi's life was cut short, leaving Margaret to sort things out. This great little book was the result. If she had lived, Margaret might never have shared Kathi's story.

When I read the book in the early 70s, it didn't occur to me that one day I would relate to so much of it. My tiny daughter and I had enjoyed a special relationship so I was unprepared for the clashes that surfaced during adolescence. Re-reading the book during that experience gave me encouragement to pray and keep being the mom. It helped! My daughter is now happily married to a mild-mannered guy who truly appreciates her strong opinions and independence.

I continue to recommend this book and recently purchased a newer printing from Amazon for myself. The last time I loaned my original copy, it didn't come back to me. It's a must for my library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's hard to put this book down, December 16, 2004

By	Lila (Texas) - See all my reviews

I first read the book about Kathi's life probably at least 20 years ago. It is a book that is hard to put down. I was so drawn to Margaret's story about her relationship with her daughter. It certainly created a new awareness of the brevity of life, and to seize every opportunity to serve the Lord, because tomorrow is not promised. I was very inspired by this story. Excellent reading!

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book gave me hope., July 6, 2004

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I read this book for the first time over 20 years ago. I was living in a very dark situation, and this book gave me hope that there really was a God who I could hold onto in all of life's difficulties. I read this book so many times as a teenager the pages fell out. I had to stick a rubber band around it to keep it together. Somehow, it got lost over the years so I was so excited to order it again all these years later. I read the whole thing the other day and find it still has a profound affect on me. It truly is an example of how God brings good things out of every hard thing and tragedy in our lives when we are His and called according to His purpose.