Sometimes Love Isn't Enough

Sometimes Love Isn't Enough

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Junior high will be a blast, promises Andrea Manetti's best friend. But while exciting things are happening at school-new friends, boys, and a chance to star in the musical-Andrea's home life is falling apart. Her parents are always fighting; her mom's new job means Andrea has to help more with the family. And then there's Andrea's brother. Can Andrea keep her family toget...more
Paperback, 144 pages
Published December 5th 2006 by Darby Creek Publishing (first published 1984)
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Kailia
This is an interesting Laulene McDaniel novel and I think that it's written for a younger age group. Andrea is going to junior high so her thinking, to me, was very tweenish. In a way, it fit perfectly with this story line.

I've never dealt with divorce first hand but I got a good sense of what it might do to a young girl, much like Andrea. Andrea was a great character but I couldn't connect with her very much. I think the main reason for this is the fact that 1) she's so young 2)she's dealing w...more
Morgan
divorce is hard. read this book if you are having troubles because this really helped me understand some things are for the best when my parents were fighting. it helps explain and girl and boy's frustration when their parents get divorced.
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Okay, but not wonderful. I read this in about an hour. Not as thought provoking as her others.
Faridah Hanim
Can't believe that I read this old publishing book.
Jessie
Nov 12, 2012 Jessie rated it 2 of 5 stars
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I like Lurlene McDaniel but this is my least favourite that I've read so far.
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Lurlene McDaniel (born c. 1948) is an author who has written over 50 young adult books. She is well known for writing about characters struggling with chronic and terminal illnesses, such as cancer, diabetes, and organ failure.


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