The Struggles of Adolescence Reflected in a Novel

A young girl’s story through her teenage year

Galesburg, Illinois – WEBWIRE – Thursday, July 26, 2018

“The teenage period in a child’s life is sometimes difficult. The teen and her father in this book work together to make the time exciting and tolerable,”

Adolescence is rife with confusion and self-discovery for teenagers. The many changes happening and the pressures of high school make it a challenging time for them. Sally M. Russell’s “Don’t Mess with Cindy Lou” narrates one young woman navigating this stage.

Cindy Lou has been under her father’s care since she was fourteen .After the mother joined the musical acting troupe, she did keep in touch by phone, but the father-daughter pair was left to fend for themselves during three critical teenage years. Cindy’s character betrays her innocent facade as she stands up for herself, especially in difficult situations. In the book, Cindy Lou deals with peer pressure and the struggle to belong. She also experiences the joy and pain of young romance.

Teenagers will relate to Cindy Lou’s life. They would also learn to appreciate their parents better as they read on. “The teenage period in a child’s life is sometimes difficult. The teen and her father in this book work together to make the time exciting and tolerable,” Russell says.

Although fictional, “Don’t Mess with Cindy Lou” is not too far from the real journey of growing up. Learn more about Sally Russell and her work at www.booksbyauthorsallyrussell.com.

Don’t Mess with Cindy Lou
Written by Sally M. Russell
Paperback | $16.99

Book copies are available at LitFire Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online book retailers.

About the Author
Sally M. Russell worked various jobs before becoming a writer. Writing poetry was a hobby until she decided to pursue writing as a career. Her other published titles include: “The Luck of a Sister,” “Rewards of Faith,” “Magic in the Bride’s Bouquet,” and “The Attorney and the Untamed Tigress.”