Results for "Persuasion" in Literature & Fiction

Can light shine from the darkness of disability? Is there hope in the life of a young carer? "Poetic Persuasion: The Young Carer's Ink" by Emmanuel Borges-Da-Silva explores these questions through a poignant collection of poetry. Drawing from his own experiences as a former young carer, Emmanuel captures the profound challenges and triumphs of caring for a loved one. The poems delve into universal themes of grief, hope, love, masculinity, and faith in God, offering a raw yet uplifting perspective on the human experience.

After tragedy hit her family, Meg Matthews officially crossed the line from "good girl" to "bad girl." Motorcycle? Check. Graffiti? Check. The only thing Meg hadn't planned on was blackmail. Too bad now a certain infuriating boy holds Meg's future in his hands . . . When Luke Prescott—star pitcher and town golden boy—catches Meg vandalizing the school, she's given two choices: face the consequences or enter into a fake relationship with him to get his parents and his ex off his back.