It Happened to Nancy - Anonymous Teenager

It Happened to Nancy Written by an Anonymous Teenager Edited by Beatrice Sparks, Phd. D. Review by Floatingclouds ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Until now I’ve read and reviewed ‘Celebrity Autobiographies’. It was about time I read a ‘real’ book, someone who wasn’t in the public eye. Someone who probably deserves a lot more credit than those paid hundreds of thousands of pounds for their words of wisdom! The book I’m about to introduce to you has been sat on my bookshelf for a very, very long time. I actually feel ashamed with myself. But now I have read it, I can tell you exactly what I ...  Read the complete review

While most other 14 year old girls were caught up with lipstick, movies and boys, Nancy was dying. "I can't believe it. Tonight's the night I've been waiting for forever. . .we're going to see Garth Brooks." So begins the real-life, two year diary of Nancy (pseudonym), chronicling her experience of date-rape and as a result, contraction of HIV and AIDS. The excitement of seeing her pop idol live became tainted when an incident broke out, causing Nancy to be separated from her companions and escort. A handsome Colin rescues and eases the now hyperventilating teenager to safety. Nancy falls in love. Over the ensuing weeks and ...  Read the complete review