Richard Betz Try Again

Annotation

This poignant story is written for a wide range of readers, young adults and parents, as forgiveness of others and self is seen in its proper perspective of personal development. This lesson book delves into the very real problems facing children as they often try to make themselves feel superior by picking on those around them who are different and perceived to be easy targets. See the cruelty as well as the opportunities for second chances and forgiveness through the eyes of those in a very problematic time in their lives, the middle-school years. The family and how they act and react to adolescent bullying is woven throughout this young adult fictional novel that explores an age-old problem that is met head-on by the resolve of friendship, family unity, and especially self-realization. The importance of knowing when you have wronged another and that you are worthy of forgiving yourself are shown in the book's twenty-three short chapters as young adults learn to pick themselves up and try again. The problem of carrying hatred, which only hurts the person shouldering the burden, and the struggles to do the right thing weigh heavily on the typical students of Deergrove School. Accomplishments in the areas of academic and athletic skills are vehicles that help steer students along the road to personal growth and self-acceptance.