From USA Today bestselling author J.L. Berg comes a poignant story about young love that will stick with you long after the last page.Head down.Don’t look up.Never make eye contact.Those were the words I lived by growing up, the words that protected me in a house where men frequented, but did not stay. But, even with all the rules and warnings, I couldn’t keep them all away.I couldn’t keep him away.Hoping to leave behind the shattered life of my past, I find myself in a small town, with an aunt I’ve never met and at a school I loathe. But soon I learn, not everything in this world is as black and white as I’ve determined. Sometimes those we are so quick to judge need a second or third time to make a first impression. And often, there are friendships and even love—real love, waiting just around the corner, if we are brave enough to take that first step.Am I brave?Or will I hide behind these tattered gloves of mine forever?
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The Tattered Gloves
By J.L. Berg
From USA Today bestselling author J.L. Berg comes a poignant story about young love that will stick with you long after the last page.Head down.Don’t look up.Never make eye contact.Those were the words I lived by growing up, the words that protected me in a house where men frequented, but did not stay. But, even with all the rules and warnings, I couldn’t keep them all away.I couldn’t keep him away.Hoping to leave behind the shattered life of my past, I find myself in a small town, with an aunt I’ve never met and at a school I loathe. But soon I learn, not everything in this world is as black and white as I’ve determined. Sometimes those we are so quick to judge need a second or third time to make a first impression. And often, there are friendships and even love—real love, waiting just around the corner, if we are brave enough to take that first step.Am I brave?Or will I hide behind these tattered gloves of mine forever?
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Reviewed by HeikeJust finished this book and I'm speechless! I felt so sad and angry at the same time, I could kick her mum and this prick! To many of this assholes are out there, the victims needs the "word/help" and trust! Very well written book, I hope this book will help lots of people to find trust! I recommend this book to everyone......