The Silent Life of Genevieve

Book excerpt: This is a story written for mature readers. It contains strong sexual situations and language. Genevieve can no longer stand who she is. Boring. She wants to be like her best friend Susan and take chances but enters a dangerous world of drug dealers, gang bangers, deceit and serious consequences. As her life takes a turn and her innocence is lost, her only consolation is thinking back to her magical fling in Mexico City with a boy named Pablo. Genevieve's life begins to spiral and she is loosing control. She wishes she could go to her parents for help but discovers they too have secrets and plenty of baggage of their own. Seeing she has no one to turn to, she must find the courage to speak up and change her path to a new destiny. ÒSadly, this book will touch many girls hearts, perhaps it will help them understand that it isnÕt ever too late to take control of their life.Ó Ð Judge, 24th Annual WriterÕs Digest Self-Published Book Awards