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Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless (Secrets) Review

If you decide to read the book, "Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless", you probably won't be disappointed. It was written very simplisticly, with the young adult audience in mind. On a spiritual level, we all can relate to the main character "Adele" in one way or another. No, most of us have never been homeless, parentless, and not know where our next meal came from, but we all are human and have spiritual needs. "Adele" can teach us all a lesson or two, in Faith, Love, Mercy, Hope, and even Forgiveness.

I enjoyed this young adult reader very much, and feel that it is a wonderful read for both adults and teens! It touches on many points that are many times overlooked, and even taken for granted in our daily lives. I did wonder what happened to "Adele's" mom, and was hoping for more at the end of the story. The story also seemed very similar to other ones already out there, though this was the first one that I had read, that was a Christian themed one. With that in mind, I appreciated the fact that this book was a very "clean" read, and as a parent, I wouldn't have to worry about my teens reading this book. I would give this book a four out of five stars!

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ISBN13: 9781600069482
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Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless (Secrets) Overview

With absent parents, overdue rent, and no one to turn to, Adele is forced into the hard, cold world of homelessness. While striving to maintain the pretense of a “normal” life, Adele attempts to finish high school, all the while concealing her secret. But is she strong enough to keep up the act?

Forgotten will propel teen readers into a world where promises are broken, life is not fair, and challenges seem unbearable, while still offering assurance that solid faith, loyal friends, and a persistent spirit will prevail.

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Customer Reviews

YA story about a homeless alone teen - ark76 - Virginia
I was very impressed with how realistic the plot in the book was. It demonstrated beautifully how many people really are just one step away from homelessness. A series of bad luck, starting with a mentally ill mother, lands this teenager, in a new town, abandoned with no money, job or home. She is determined to survive on her own, without resorting to crime or getting involved in bad elements. The reverse: she attempts to do it all while keeping her status as well off and popular. In Forgotten, we are reminded about what is really important and what real friends are.

nice but at a point a bit too religious - isciberras -
it's a nice book, the story flows really easily. i liked it from the beginning till the end except for a certain part when the author gets a bit too religious, but it's worth reading, very pleasant

Good story; abrupt ending - Mocha with Linda - Texas, United States
This book is a heartbreaking story that is probably more realistic than any of us would like to admit. Teens will have much to think about as they read about Adele's efforts to cope with her mother's desertion while at the same time holding onto her new (so-called) friends. While there was much to like about this book, the ending was rushed; the faith element was not clearly explained and loose ends were not resolved. When Adele is at the end of her resources and seeks help from a pastor she met at the local shelter, I wasn't sure whether and when she turned her life over to God. While it gave me the sense that Melody Carlson reached her word count limit and abruptly ended it, the overall story was good. Melody Carlson has her finger on the pulse of today's teens and the challenges so many of them face. As with so many of her books, I'm passing this one on to my teenage daughter.

Thanks to NavPress for providing a copy of this book for me to review.

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