All the good and bad girls who need to know forgiveness, have you made some shameful choices? See how this chick deals with her shame. And she is that little girl without a home or mother, lost in a system called family.

The author, the first woman officer of a major American bank, relates how after each tragedy in her life she was able to start over with God's help. Her wide circle of friends and her career achievements are a testament to the grit and faith of a child who decided to build a satisfying future for herself when others seemed determined to rob her of happiness and self-confidence.

Everyone Knows Tootsie by Michael Hankins __________________________________

A young girl grows up on a farm in the Midwest and learns the value of life by caring for the farm animals. Though she experiences several obstacles and setbacks, she perseveres and achieves her life-long dream of being a doctor.

Seventeen-year-old Stella struggles with the separation of her renowned chef parents, writing a food column for the local paper even though she is a junk food addict, and having a boyfriend but being attracted to another.