Chocolate for A Teen's Heart: Unforgettable Stories for Young Women About Love, Hope, and Happiness [Paperback]

AS DELICIOUS AS CHOCOLATE
Life offers no experience sweeter -- or more difficult -- than learning to love. And in this exceptionally delicious volume in the bestselling series, Kay Allenbaugh brings us 55 rich, satisfying stories of teen relationships written by teens of every age and by women who remember what it was like. From the unexpected happiness of a first boyfriend to sorting and sifting with Mom and Dad, from the wonderful secrets shared by best friends to the wonderful silliness of playing with a favorite pet, these true stories show what lies at the heart of being a teen. Poignant, funny, sometimes sad but always inspiring, this collection will bring you tears, laughter, and joy.Kay Allenbaugh,creator of the Chocolate series, is a writer and speaker who is known as The Caretaker of Stories for Women of the World. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Contributors to the Chocolate series include bestselling authors, motivational speakers, newspaper columnists, radio hosts, spiritual leaders, psychotherapists, businesswomen, and teenagers from all over the world.Contents

Introduction

I

OUR TEACHERS COME IN MANY FORMS

Muddy KissesBrianna Mahin-Ayers

Quitting TimeBridget Lopez

Hoof-in-Mouth DiseaseKimberly Birkland

The Summer of the Blue BomberKathleen M. Muldoon

Soul RevivalLeigh Senter

Having Ourselves a Gentle DayEllen Durr

Bully for Who?Sheila S. Hudson

Butterfly CharismaNicole Dominique Burgan

II

GIVING MORE THAN YOU TAKE

Soccer SaturdayCaroline Milleson

The Breakfast ClubJill Fancher

Kay's Tips for TeensKay Allenbaugh

For the Love of BunniesCindy Potter

Missing the DanceMichele Wallace Campanelli

Two Steps Forward, One Step BackRuth Rocker

Sleeping BeautyMargie Boul&#;