Little Sisters, Listen Up! A Message of Hope for Girls Growing up in Poverty, Racism, and Despair

Do you have a dream? What do you want for yourself in the future? Is it a good job that you enjoy doing? Is it someone to love who will always be there for you? Is it a family and a home of your own in a nice neighborhood? Or is it just to feel happy and good about yourself? For some of you, these things might seem out of reach. Or maybe you're tempted to take shortcuts to get there - things like skipping school, taking drugs, or having sex. These may feel good now, but they will only hurt you in the long run. So, what's the best way to get what you want? Ruby Asugha grew up like many of you did, in a poor, inner-city neighborhood infested with drug dealers. She saw childhood friends get trapped by teen pregnancy, drug addiction, and crime. But with the help of a strong, loving mother and family and her own determination to get an education, she made it out and found her own dream. Now, she wants to help you learn what it takes to succeed and get what you want in life. You can find your own message of hope as you read her story and words of advice in this book. She's been where you are and done it. You can too! (Topics covered in the book include racism, poverty, loneliness, love, pressure, faith, and purpose. At the end of each chapter, teens are asked to reflect on a number of questions and write down their answers on journal-format pages. Inspirational quotes and short biographies of successful African-American women are also included).Asugha, Ruby is the author of 'Little Sisters, Listen Up! A Message of Hope for Girls Growing up in Poverty, Racism, and Despair', published 2004 under ISBN 9781889322612 and ISBN 188932261X.