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At What Cost
By
J. Andersen
Release
Date: June 13, 2012
Currently
E-book only
225
pages
Book
Description from Goodreads:
During
her junior year, sixteen-year-old Maggie Reynolds expected to shop for prom
dresses not maternity clothes. Now, instead of studying for the SATs, she’s
reading, What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Maggie’s ‘Mother
Dearest’ lives in fear that Maggie will somehow taint the family name, so
Maggie can’t turn to her for help. Meanwhile, her father is oblivious to
anything but his 9-9 job. And her boyfriend, Justin? She’s pretty sure he’ll
stay by her side.
While Maggie wrestles with her options, Justin offers a solution: abortion. It would solve all her problems quickly, easily, and effectively. And her parents would never know, which means they won’t throw her out and cut her off like they’d always threatened if she got herself knocked up. Now Maggie must decide which choice she can live with: abortion or teenage motherhood. Either way, it’ll be a tough road to travel.
While Maggie wrestles with her options, Justin offers a solution: abortion. It would solve all her problems quickly, easily, and effectively. And her parents would never know, which means they won’t throw her out and cut her off like they’d always threatened if she got herself knocked up. Now Maggie must decide which choice she can live with: abortion or teenage motherhood. Either way, it’ll be a tough road to travel.
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**My thoughts**
This book had me in tears throughout most of it. I can't imagine being in Maggie's situation. The closest I ever came was in high school, standing by the sides of many of my friends who all chose different paths. One had the abortion. One kept her baby. One lost her twins to miscarriage. One gave hers up for adoption. There are so many options. Maggie struggles with each one of them and changes her mind many times. I just want to wrap my arms around her and tell her it is going to be okay.
Maggie is a lucky one. She does find some support, even from an unlikely source. Not all girls in this situation will find themselves as lucky as Maggie does. I almost want parents of tweens and teens to read this, so that they can better understand how they should react should they find themselves in the position of being grandparents at an early age.
I did feel like the story could have continued. It ends at a pausing point. At the same time, it allows the reader to form her own conclusions as to what final decision was really made and how it could have continued.
So, grab a box of tissues and check this one out. It's an emotional one!
Jessie Andersen lives in a small
town in Western New York with her husband and three kids. A former English
teacher, she now spends her time writing while the kids are at school and the
baby is sleeping. She volunteers at the local library and sings in the church
band. You can find information about her books at jandersenbooks.com, and you
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Thanks so much for your wonderful review. You got exactly what I was going for with that ending. I think a lot of times, it's up to the reader to make some final decisions.
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