The Day After Tomorrow, a 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Young Adult Fiction

By Sandee Sgarlata

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0980082420
• ISBN13: 9780980082425
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: AC Publishing, Inc
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Story That Truly Touched Me!

The Day After Tomorrow may be short in page length ( 78 pages ), but it is long on impact, meaning and power. Starting out, the story reads a bit like a diary of a teenage girl as she struggles with self image, the power struggle of freedom from parental control and most importantly, that first day of High School. The main character, Julia Monroe, talks to the reader, as if in any day to day conversation. Author Sandee Sgarlata writes in a way that is simple and allows the reader to walk in Julia's shoes, knowing her thoughts and internal struggles every step of the way. The beginning focuses on those first couple days of school, including the love of her life telling the entire school that Julia and he had sex the previous afternoon. Left feeling betrayed my such a horrific lie, Julia goes to Michael's house to confront him, only to find him in the arms of another girl. What follows changes Julia's life forever. The Day After Tomorrow is a painful peek inside the torment that a young teen girl goes through and the overwhelming decisions that they must make in this day and age. I have to say that as a mother of a young girl, I found the story a bit painful. The reasoning for this is that Julia's mother seemed to truly care for Julia, wanting only the best for her and for her to be safe. However, Julia only saw this as in intrusion into her life and truly resented her mother. The second half of the story, however, is truly uplifting, hopeful and eyeopening. In all honesty, though geared toward Julia as a young teen girl, I feel the lessons learned in The Day After Tomorrow are lessons for everyone - no matter their age, sex, or walk of life. Through the story, I felt as though the author was talking directly to me. Teaching me that learning to forgive and forget is a vital step toward living a truly happy and fulfilled life. Take a step back from your ruling emotions (your ego) and look through the eyes and listen through the ears of your Higher Self. The Higher Self is the treasure and key to a happy life - we just have to be willing to listen and not allow it to be buried by our ego. This was a deeply stirring and emotional story for me. It touched me and really made me think and put different aspects of my life into perspective. Out of all the self help and motivational books that I have read and come across, this simple little book has taught me and spoken to me in a way that all of the others combines, never managed to. Learning to live life without grudges, anger and hurtful thoughts may be difficult, but not only rewarding emotionally, but physically rewarding as our bodies are not contaminated with all of the harmful feelings and thoughts. I wanted to share one of my favorite passages within The Day After Tomorrow: Pg. 50 "You see Julia, what you just said is an example of how our 'ego' gets in the way. Acceptance is about coming from a place of love and only love. It's about allowing Mom to be who she is regardless of your own idea

Great book for teenaged girls!

Great read for teens and parents alike; shows the healing power of forgiveness -- toward yourself and others. Can't wait to read the next one!

The Day After Tomorrow

As the parent of preteen, I am concerned about how my daughter will make choices in the coming years. This book gave me insight into the thought processes and emotions that my daughter will likely feel. It also has a great message about forgiveness of yourself and others. Way to go Sandee!

The Day After Tomorrow, the guide for teen living

I feel that The Day After Tomorrow is a great book for girls starting their true teen years. this book talks about the problems teenage girls face with out really going into puberty stuff which may make some girls feel uncomfortable. It also teaches how to connect with our 'Higher Self' and feel really good about ourselves instead of letting ego get in the way and feeling really bad and putting ourself and others down. Girls all over are going to love this boook, I sure did.

The Day After Tomorrow

This is an amazing story. All teen girls should read it for the great insight and powerful lessons the author shares with the readers. Took me back to my own troubles as a teen and how I could have made better choices and maybe made more of a difference in the lives of others. Sandee Sgarlata has the magic touch as an author, I can't wait for the next book in the series.