Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz

Sticking Up for Who I Am! Gwendolyn Mitchell Diaz

STICKING UP FOR WHO I AM Answers to the Emotional Issues Teenagers Raise So, who are you? Are you the fun-loving friend, the quiet student, the stoic athlete, the lonely teen . . . ? Chances are - you're not really sure. This book will help you explore some of the feelings and fears that are hidden in your soul. The author provides physical knowledge and spiritual insights to help you cope with the emotional issues you face. You will discover that who you are has nothing to do with the attributes or abilities that you possess. It has everything to do with who you allow God to be. The text is filled with interesting stories, real-life examples, and thought-provoking allegories, many of them taken from the author's personal experiences as she raised four sons through their teenage years. The powerful material remains lively and entertaining while focusing on life-changing truths. A TREMENDOUS RESOURCE for TEENAGERS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, and YOUTH WORKERS!! GWENDOLYN MITCHELL DIAZ began life as a missionary kid in Nigeria. Her family moved to the United States when she was ten. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, she spent many years working in the medical profession, but found time to write magazine articles and newspaper columns about sports, family, and her faith in God. She has published several books for Moms (including The Adventures of Mighty Mom) as well as three books for teenagers dealing with the issues they face. Sticking Up For Who I Am is the last in this trilogy. As the mother of four boys, Gwen is passionate about helping teens solidify their faith and grow as Christians. She and her husband Ed strive to present Christianity to teens in a way that "captures their interest, satisfies their curiosity, and communicates God's exciting truths."