By Jenna Finnerty, University of New Hampshire Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story by Stacy A. Padula is an excellent read that shows the consequences of getting into drugs at a young age. Main character, Taylor Dunkin, shares his story of getting into drugs and organized crime, and how it has ruined his life. He is nowContinue reading ““Taylor’s Story” – An Eye Opening Read for Teens & Parents”
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UNH Junior Recommends “Taylor’s Story” to Teen Readers
By Jenna Finnerty, University of New Hampshire As a junior in college, I would like to recommend Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story by Stacy Padula to teens who may be susceptible to drug use. Most teens do not realize the consequences of getting into drugs, and this book is a perfect example of how drugs canContinue reading “UNH Junior Recommends “Taylor’s Story” to Teen Readers”
UNH Sophomore Jenna Finnerty’s Thoughts on the “Gripped” Characters
By Jenna Finnerty, University of New Hampshire In Stacy Padula’s latest novel, “Gripped 4: Smoke & Mirrors,” I really liked how there were a bunch of different storylines that made me want to learn what was going to happen next. The different stories kept me focused, because there were so many things that you hadContinue reading “UNH Sophomore Jenna Finnerty’s Thoughts on the “Gripped” Characters”
“Gripped” Relationships: Jordan Dunkin, Michelle Taylor, & Marc Dunkin
We continue our character relationship series with the greatest couple that hasn’t been—Jordan and Michelle—and one of the greatest couples from back in the day—Michelle and Marc. Michelle’s story with these two brothers could have its own book, and perhaps someday it will. Jordan was a junior in high school when he set his eyesContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Jordan Dunkin, Michelle Taylor, & Marc Dunkin”
“Gripped” Relationships: Jordan, Taylor, & Marc Dunkin
Our character relationship series continues with Jordan, Taylor, and Marc Dunkin. At age 20, Jordan is making the most of his opportunities at Notre Dame both on and off the field. At age 23, Taylor is in a predicament no one saw coming he’s in the fight of his life—not just to get back onContinue reading ““Gripped” Relationships: Jordan, Taylor, & Marc Dunkin”
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