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More than two thousand teenage girls in the US will discover they are pregnant today! Of these pregnancies, 14% will end in miscarriage; almost one third will be terminated by abortion; only 1% will result in adoption. Most often, a pregnant teen decides to raise her own child-finding her life forever altered and her identity completely changed. She is no longer simply a daughter, a sister, a friend, or a student. She is a mom. And as her responsibilities and relationships change, she will find herself overwhelmed, exhausted, and lonely. At a time when teen moms are most vulnerable, few churches are equipped to provide the refuge so desperately needed. Many become pregnant again in less than two years, caught in a vicious cycle that destines their children to grow up and become teenage parents themselves. Here, author and teen advocate Gwen Diaz shares true stories of heartbreak and triumph. She presents disturbing facts, provides practical solutions, and challenges believers to take a new course of action. Diaz highlights the lives of three women who are doing just that. By following their examples, we can transform the lives and legacies of teenage moms. And we can reach our whole community with the love of Jesus Christ!
If I had not been following the local news in September 2012, I would not believe the story that opens chapter 1 of this book. Unfortunately, every detail is accurate and brought up all the same gut wrenching feelings I had 2 years ago, as I was 7 months pregnant with my 3rd baby.The story of teen pregnancy can be a terribly depressing one and as I finished chapter 1, I hoped that Diaz would not leave me there.Thankfully, the rest of the book goes on to provide glimmers of hope with every new page as Diaz shares stories from a local program for teen mothers. The ripple effect of how one woman's faithfulness reached out to others, changing the course of generations, is incredibly hopeful.Ultimately, I think this book is an exhortation to faithfulness. If you have ever felt as if you ought to "do something" about those teen pregnancy statistics, but do not feel capable or equipped, Diaz will remind you that "broken people are the very people God used all through his scriptures to change the world."I recommend this book for anyone who wants to be involved in changing the course of history for the young women who find themselves sharing their teen years with their baby. With Diaz's easy style and only 100 or so pages, it is a quick read for even the busiest of pastors, moms, or anyone else whose heart is stirred to reach out to teen moms. If you are already involved in this sort of work, Diaz's book will remind you of the importance of the work you do, even when you feel discouraged.
