Tina Knapps

At times, the people who seem to have everything suffer the most.

Surviving Sixteen is a compulsive, character-based novel that speaks up for teens caught in the emotional maelstrom of adolescence. Told in several voices, this brutally honest book looks at depression, stress, self-image, and the silent struggles many teens face alone.

A Reminder: No One Is Alone

Whether you’re a parent, counselor, educator, or teen, this book opens the door to life-saving conversations. With raw emotion and remarkable empathy, Tina Prima Knaps has created more than a novel—she’s created a mirror, a lifeline, and a reminder that no one is alone.

Surviving Sixteen

tina knaps

19.00$

Genre        |    Young Adult (YA), Fiction

Viola B

Each chapter felt like someone had looked into my own mind and feelings and then poured it onto the paper. I wish I'd read this book when I was 16. God, it would've made me feel less alone.

Naila W

It’s quite beautifully written. Tina Knaps is here to start a movement. A must-read for anyone who works with or cares about teenagers.

Joanna A

This book gave my teenage daughter the words she didn't know how to use, and I can’t explain how incredibly grateful I am for that! It opened up a conversation between us. I had no clue where to start, though. This book gave me the words, too. Thank you, Tina, for creating something so true and needed.

Martin H

As a school counselor, I'm constantly looking for books that reflect what kids are really going through. I like Surviving Sixteen because it doesn't sugarcoat the pain, but it does offer hope. It needs to be in every high school library.

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