This is a very inspiring book! Gaby Rodriguez came from a family where it
was expected that she would end up a pregnant high school dropout. So she did what anyone in that situation
would do- prove them wrong. For her high
school project she set out to do just that.
Gaby convinced her school to allow her to fake a pregnancy and observe
the reactions and response of those around her.
Only her mother, boyfriend, certain school officials knew the
truth. Everyone else assumed she was
following in the footsteps of her mother and was going to be giving birth as a
teenager. I hear about this story on the
news and was fascinated. The idea is
brilliant. I couldn’t even begin to
imagine the reactions of Gaby’s classmates when she revealed that they had all
been a part of her study and that her “baby belly” was plaster and chicken
wire.
Though she is a recent high school graduate, I was impressed
with Gaby’s writing style. Even though
she didn’t have the best upbringing, she doesn’t show her family in an
unpleasant life. You feel for her and
situation and understand where she has developed her motivation to be successful
and not fall into the same life as many of her family members.
I feel that this book is a wonderful inspiration for
teenagers. It shows that you have a say
in how your life unfolds. Your actions
and decisions are what matter, not the expectations of those around you. Gaby proves that you can make a bright future
for yourself and can exceed the expectations of all around you.
Happy Reading!
-Melly
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