A BRIEF CHAPTER IN MY IMPOSSIBLE LIFE

Samone has always known she was adopted but has had no interest in knowing her biological family. Suddenly her parents are urging her to call her birth mother, who has expressed interest in building a relationship. Mandy Siegfried has the voice to bring this 16-year-old’s coming-of-age story to life--funny, confused, searching, self-absorbed. But, while illustrating the power of faith and family, this book is highly inappropriate for its target audience. Reliance on foul language and a preoccupation with casual sex will offend many long before they reach the predictable end that sees Samone take a large step toward becoming a mature, caring adult. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 06]