Soon-to-be eighteen-year-old Paula Winfield is an only child in the small town of Patagonia, Arizona. Her relationship with her mother is strained and she feels as if she hardly knows her father anymore. However, her life is turned upside down when a tragic accident takes her mother and her father ends up in jail; Paula, feeling betrayed and lonely, is catapulted into an unknown world which forces her to grow up and question who she really is. In comes classmate Chad Hunsaker, who becomes forefront in Paula's life and shows her kindness and love. Still, dark clouds continue to hover over the Winfield household. Paula has to decide whether she will fall or soar above the hurt and learn to forgive, heal past wounds and take the journey on the wings of faith.
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June 06, 2004: This book was geared for teens, but when I read it, I understood more about the feelings of my own daughter and the challenges she face every day. The author was sensitive and yet witty as Paula, in first person and I feel many girls, as well as boys and parents will be able to relate to Paula and care what happens to her. Thanks for a great read!