Stephanie Grows Up: From a Rebellious Teenager to Become a Light Shining for Jesus

by Keith Reynolds

Stephanie Grows Up is a charming and touching portrait of one Missouri family struggling to survive while glorifying the spirit of the Lord. This poignant novel follows Dale and Kathy Cooper, high school sweethearts who marry and start a family against the backdrop of Vietnam. Dale, an Air Force officer, is soon sent overseas, and Kathy must raise her two young childrenDale Jr. and Stephaniealone. What follows will test every ounce of strength she has as Kathy endeavors to instill strong values, love for Jesus, and respect for each other in her children. But as young Stephanie grows into adulthood, she begins testing her limitsand falls away from the church. And her involvement with a man of dubious principles could get her in more trouble than she bargained for. Surviving with her virtue intact will require Stephanie to call upon all her mothers teachings as she attempts to do the right thingand find her way home.A classic American story of strength, love, and perseverance, Stephanie Grows Up will bolster your spirit in the Lord, in your neighbors, and even in todays youth. Its the kind of book that will make you laugh in one moment and cry in the nextjust like life. Most of all, it will warm your heart with the spirit of the Lord and His overwhelming grace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432728903
• ISBN13: 9781432728908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"