I Wish I Had Waited

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Summary: Makes Quite A Case For Abstinence
Review: "I Wish I Had Waited" by Sylvia Willis Lett makes the perfect case for abstinence. In this book we are introduced to Rainey, Tamara and Alicia, three women of different races who have been friends for their entire lives. Sometime around junior high or high school, their friendship fizzles due to boys, rumors and typical drama among young females.

The reason I say that this book makes the perfect case for abstinence is because the drama that each of the young girls experiences, is enough to frighten an adult woman. Probably the most striking story of the three is the story of young Rainey, the young woman who has an abortion. Her story is likely to cause inner conflict with the pro-choice crowd, but one must read carefully, Rainey took part in an abortion under unscrupulous circumstances which led to her tragic circumstances. Rainey is not only left with guilt, but finds herself in so much drama following the abortion.

Tamara and Alicia each have dramatic circumstances surrounding sex. This was a really good book and young women will want to read it. The characters are detailed and likeable. My only suggestion is that I probably would have had one character not have such detrimental circumstances surrounding sex, something teens that have friends that went all the way might identify with. Perhaps one character who lost her virginity and just decided that sex just wasn't for her. As much as we would like to believe that terrible things happen when teens have sex, there are some teens that go all the way that don't suffer the tragic circumstances that this trio does. The title of the book is, "I Wish I Had Waited," which is why this book is the PERFECT book to use in an abstinence program associated with a class, social group or church situation, or even something to share with a daughter or a niece.


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Summary: A really great read
Review: I read the book and I loved it. It is a great book for teenage girls to read and could even teach them a lot. Every line of the book makes you want to keep reading and keeps you enthralled till the very end. I recommend this book to everyone who loves a good book that keeps you entranced to the end.

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Summary: A Book for both Teens and Parents
Review: I WISH I HAD WAITED by Sylvia Willis Lett is a must read for teen-age girls and their parents. The novel revolves around three friends: Rainey, Tamara, and Alicia. They have a story to tell that will tug at the heartstrings.

Rainey thinks she's in love with her boyfriend Zeke, but finds out he's not the guy she thought he was. When her back is up against the wall, she listens to Zeke against her better judgment. The decision she makes may cost her, her life.

Alicia and her boyfriend Franco vow to remain virgins until they marry. Temptation clouds Alicia's judgment and unfortunately tragedy strikes. The events that follow turn their lives upside down. Will their love be able to sustain them through the tragedy or will it be too late?

When Tamara's boyfriend accuses Alicia of coming on to him, she and her best friends have a falling out. Soon afterwards, she discovers he isn't the faithful type. Scared and ashamed to share her secret, Tamara is left to face her personal tragedy alone. Is it too late to repair her friendship with Alicia and Rainey?

Each young lady goes through their own set of growing pains but have a centralized issue they suffer from: issues resulting from pre-marital sex. Although this is a work of fiction, this book touches on real life situations and issues faced by today's teens.

I highly recommend I WISH I HAD WAITED. Ms. Lett has written a book that will help open the lines of communication between teens and their parents.



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Summary: A Good Read for Teens
Review: Sylvia Lett has crafted a story that is a good read for teenage girls--and their mothers.

Three girls whose tight friendship has been torn asunder are reunited one fateful night. Seeking solace, each finds her way to the abandoned treehouse where they had spent countless hours as children. There, each girl reveals the impact of a bad decision involving sex. Although each has a different situation, the impact on each is devastating and life-threatening. There's no fairy-tale ending, but one that shows how each girl was able to triumph and grow.

Whether we like it or not, our girls are being exposed to sexuality at earlier ages. This book is a timely and ideal vehicle to open frank, and often difficult, discussions with our girls. It provides life lessons without being preachy.