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A review by robbynjreeve
The Pregnancy Project by Gaby Rodriguez
3.0
Genre(s): memoir, autobiography
Theme(s): teen pregnancy, high school
Award(s): Lincoln Award Nominee
Recommended for ages: 14+
Summary: Gaby Rodriguez has always been told she's going to end up a teen mom like her own mother and older sisters. That has never been part of Gaby's plan, but she wonders, what would happen if she did? How would she be treated if she "lived down" to her family's (and society's) expectations? Every senior is required to do senior project-and this is going to be hers. She only lets a select few know that the pregnancy is fake (her mom, boyfriend, one sister, her best friend, and the school board) in order to get feedback on what others are saying behind her back as well as their visible and audible reactions.
Review: This was a fascinating read. I was so intrigued by the idea that others expectations can have such a profound effect on our personal outcomes in life. It was quick to read and really interesting and eye-opening. I'd recommend it to most everyone just to give them an opportunity to see into a life they may not have experienced first or even second hand.
Recommended for fans of: The Freedom Writers Diary
If you loved this book then you should try.... Plain Truth
Theme(s): teen pregnancy, high school
Award(s): Lincoln Award Nominee
Recommended for ages: 14+
Summary: Gaby Rodriguez has always been told she's going to end up a teen mom like her own mother and older sisters. That has never been part of Gaby's plan, but she wonders, what would happen if she did? How would she be treated if she "lived down" to her family's (and society's) expectations? Every senior is required to do senior project-and this is going to be hers. She only lets a select few know that the pregnancy is fake (her mom, boyfriend, one sister, her best friend, and the school board) in order to get feedback on what others are saying behind her back as well as their visible and audible reactions.
Review: This was a fascinating read. I was so intrigued by the idea that others expectations can have such a profound effect on our personal outcomes in life. It was quick to read and really interesting and eye-opening. I'd recommend it to most everyone just to give them an opportunity to see into a life they may not have experienced first or even second hand.
Recommended for fans of: The Freedom Writers Diary
If you loved this book then you should try.... Plain Truth