EPISODE · Feb 23, 2021 · 3 MIN
Sophia Karnolt: Y.A. Novel "The Aftermath" Captures Modern Teen Life & Social Pressures
from Teen Reads · host Stacy Padula
The Aftermath by Stacy Padula At age fifteen, Jason Davids appears to have nearly any worldly thing that promises enjoyment at his disposal. Despite this, there is a persistent emptiness inside his heart. After failing to fill the void with achievements, relationships, and illicit substances, Jason finds himself intrigued by Jessie Robins: the daughter of a local pastor. How is it possible that she stands for everything his lifestyle opposes yet possesses the one thing he has been searching for all along? This episode is also available as a blog post: http://stacyapadula.com/2021/01/12/young-adult-book-captures-modern-teen-life-the-social-pressures-faced-by-high-school-students/
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