By Dean Economos,
Alyssa Machinis
Published on:
2016-01-19
Released on:
2016-01-19
Format: Kindle
eBook
3 out of 5 stars
The first book of
the year to be completed was
A North ShoreStory. Even though I do not read a lot of YA books, I enjoyed reading this
one.
Based in Chicago,
A North Shore Story illustrates the
lives of a group of teenagers, who face with very adult situations.
From the very beginning, I was fascinated
with the lives of the church-going teenagers.
Their maneuver through the labyrinth of life is quite intriguing to say
the least.
Wrapped in a
tangled web of lust, greed, deceit, and envy, each teenager has a secret that
needs to be exposed. Taylor’s insecurity
spirals down a path of tragedy. Michael’s
taste of greed gives him unimaginable pleasure and satisfaction. Joseph’s infidelity proves to be more than a
betrayal, but the beginning of his life changing forever. Kristin’s loyalty to her friend is truly unbelievable. All the teenagers, including Alexander,
James, Nichole, and Stephanie, experience real life situations at a young age.
I found myself being annoyed with Kate, who was ultimately a spoiled
brat. Peter and Stephanie's good intentions ended in the worse way
possible. I questioned could it have ended in a different way, but I do not think that
it could. Based on Michael's behavior at the end, I think that could be a
sequel to the book. Check on the questions and answers from the authors
about this possibility.
As I read this
book, I began to think about my own budding teenager. From a parental standpoint, this book
enlightened me about what my own son could possibly face in his teenage
years. Adults tend to forget that
teenagers face important issues, too. Reading
this book made me aware of the possibilities and brought to my attention how
important my role as his parent is.
Who Should Read
This Book?
·
Young adults
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Parents of teenagers
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People who like drama
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| Alyssa Machinis |
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| Dean Economos |
Author’s
Question & Answer
Dean
Economos
What
were the events that inspired this book?
The book was inspired by different experiences
growing up. Those key events and experiences
were then intertwined with the more current events of our church’s media coverage.
Do
you anticipate a sequel?
I’ve thrown ideas around in my head, and I’ve talked
about it with Alyssa. We’re open to it, but
haven’t started writing anything yet.
Alyssa
Machinis
What
was the most difficult part about writing this book?
The most difficult part of writing the
book was helping it come alive. The content
was there, and the story was strong, but fostering the story from a passive standpoint
into an active point of view was a challenge.
What
do you think the most important lesson from the book is?
The most important lesson from the book
is to be confident in who you are. Don’t
worry about what other people think because the fear of judgment can turn you into
a person you don’t want to be.
Book Giveaway
Giveaway ends January 22, 2016.
Five readers of
my blog will receive an eBook copy of
A North Shore Story. Entering is
simple.
Winners will be notified in the
newsletter and on my blog.
2.
Leave a comment about the cover of the book and
the author’s question and answer or the synopsis.
The winner will be announced January 25, 2016.
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