by Tim Kennedy
First published 2004
Miles faces a crisis of faith that will cost two lives. His story unfolds alongside others making pivotal choices during their formative years. Mustafa discovers the transformative power of love and generosity, finding peace through giving to others. Janet watches her faith produce tangible results in her daily life. These three characters navigate the complex terrain between childhood and adulthood, where decisions carry weight and consequences ripple outward. Each story explores a different aspect of moral development: understanding nature's lessons, blazing new trails, sacrificing for others, building lasting values, and learning humility. The characters must choose between easy paths and difficult growth, between self-interest and service to others. Their journeys reveal how individual choices shape not only their own futures but the lives of those around them. At its heart, this collection examines the moment when young people realize their actions have real power to help or harm.
Genres: literary-fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
330 pages · Hardcover · Christian Light Publishing