The Gift

About the Book

Jeraldine Barby is a strong-willed, rebellious child who longs for acceptance and stability. Growing up with little supervision, Jetti is unprepared when her body undergoes a transformation that leads to shame. She feels betrayed by her parents and spirals out of control, trying to fit in but making poor choices. Despite her bitterness, and in the midst of her troubles, she meets a new friend whom God will use to change her life forever. Jetti grows up rapidly and finds herself pregnant at fifteen. She’s scared and ashamed of what she has done, although her family and friends have a solution that will fix everything. But while facing this crisis, Jetti encounters God and starts questioning her innermost beliefs. Did God give her this baby, and is it a gift? While making life-changing decisions, Jeraldine fights for what she believes is right for her and the baby; thanks to divine intervention, only God knows their destiny. In this novel, a young woman traveling down the wrong path as a teenager finds herself faced with a dilemma and must rely on God to help her through this trial.

About the Author

L. Kay Adams was married at fifteen and had three children by the time she was eighteen. She is currently a writer and inspirational speaker, and leads a support group for young women facing unplanned pregnancies. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband of thirty-one years. They enjoy spending time with their three grown sons and take every opportunity to spoil their grandchildren. She uses her writings to inspire others to draw closer to the Lord.