When we wrote this book, we wanted it to be for young men and women who struggle every day with hard choices, tough family situations, and big questions about their futures. It is filled with the voices of teenagers facing the same challenges that you might be dealing with right now - drugs, anger, violence, gangs, and questions about who you really are. And while this book doesn't have all the answers, it can definitely help you uncover the power, strength, and wisdom that already exists inside of you. The power might be hiding or out of sight. But make no mistake... it is there. This book is for anyone who is tired if getting into trouble or making decisions that cause them to lose their freedom. It's for anyone who wants to have a better life, but isn't sure how to make that happen. This book will help you discover who you really are and where you want to go. By helping you figure out some of these things, the book can be a source of power. But this book is based on a simple truth: only you have the power to decide where you'll end up. You are the real power source. No matter what has happened in the past, no matter what you believe your future might be like, no matter what anyone has told you about the kind of life you will lead, your life is just beginning, even if you feel like it's over. In the back of your mind, you might believe that the story of your life has already been written. Think again. --- excerpt from book's Introduction - from Amzon