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Being a teenaged parent is not a big deal, but, it is for Sam when it comes to give away his son for an adoption. Sam all of sudden decides to take care of his son Max on his own. Regardless of his parent’s explanation he is stuck to his final decision and little confused, he brought Max home.

Sam who is senior in a high school is now taking care of his son Max. Max was not his plan but, now is part of his life. Attending an alternative high school he is giving fatherhood his best shot. His love toward Max is not all questionable. Suddenly a situation comes when Sam realizes that he is not able to give Max the time and attention as he should be giving. This led him to make the most tough decision of his life. This decision will change the deal between him and his father.

Though it is a fictional story it reveals the truth of teenaged parent’s love toward their kids and how sometimes they have to make tough choice’s for the betterness. Full of sadness and confidence this book will make one feel the way Sam felt for himself and his son Max. This sadness and confidence will allow one to turn the pages until Max is eighteen year’s old.

By Baljit Bedi

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