Four Years to Life

By West High School

Book Overview

Four Years to Life features the collected works of nearly forty Creative Writing students, and several student artists--all of whom make their home at West Scranton High School, in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Four Years to Life marks the second published collection of writing by West Scranton High School's Creative Writing class, and reflects over two years of student effort. In an age where young adults often receive criticism for their lack of interest in school, Four Years to Life responds with a vibrant punch, dispelling the myth that students have nothing to say.

These students have much to say about life, love, fear, passion, heartbreak, and do so with a style all their own. Through stunning verse and prose, students bare their emotions and experiences, both real and imaginative, and weave an image of abundant life.

Read. Enjoy. Embrace.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595315453
• ISBN13: 9780595315451
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A completely biased review.

As co-editor of this book, I know everything one could possibly know about it. As the final nail in my high school coffin, this book drove me to death, and then redemption. There are a lot of gems in this anthology, and all of the poems and short stories within are worthwhile. Plus, all of the works within are by students-only students. Why wouldn't you buy this book? Do you hate students? I didn't think so. All joking aside, I was extremely pleased to hold this book in my hands during the booksigning event we held in the courtyard of our school, honoring its release. All of the students' efforts just squashed themselves into the little delight, and I hope that the joy that I had in reading this book will be passed on to you. I highly recommend this book. I wouldn't (or can't) say otherwise.