What's it about?: Bobby was busy living the life of a reckless and wild high schooler with his mind on friends, parties, and his girlfriend Nia. But on Bobby's sixteenth birthday he learns the news that will turn his irresponsible world upside down: Nia's pregnant. While everyone tells Bobby that adoption is the best option, he decides to face up to his new reality and take on the role as single parent to his baby girl. Sleepless nights, problems at schools, a run-in with the law, and a devastating twist threaten to throw Bobby off the course to being the father his child needs, and he must confront the question of whether he truly is strong enough to step into such a difficult role.
Recommended for: those looking for honest, and at times gritty, realistic fiction. This story goes beyond the often superficial and edited view of teen parenthood portrayed on the hit show Teen Mom; The First Part Last allows the reader to experience all of the thoughts, feelings, and frustrations of a single parent and unflinchingly presents a truthful account of the ups and downs, joys and heartaches that come with raising a baby when one is still a kid himself. The issues this story tackles are about as real as real life gets, and readers looking for a mature and straight-forwarded approach to the topic of teen parenthood will not be disappointed.
You can pick up a copy of The First Part Last at the circulation desk, and then let us know what you thought of it at Book Discussion Group on Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30. Hope to see you there!
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