Foreword

The process of growing up and passing through adolescence has been characterized by great inner turmoil, uncertainty, and tremendous pressures from family, close, friends, and peer groups. Certainly, in our complex society, they proclaim youths face now seem more marked than ever before.

Ginger Foley is a teenager embarking on her own special journey into adolescence. She finds herself plagued by powerful emotions, sometimes feeling uncertain about her awakening sexuality, sometimes becoming angered over her youthful misjudgments. Nonetheless, she must learn to cope with new surroundings and new friends -- friends who pressure her into adapting to new and stimulating situations.

TURNING ON HER TEACHERS -- the story of a typical young American girl coming of age. A lesson to us all and a reminder that the journey to adulthood is not easy.