The Weight of Seventeen: A Short Novella

By Eli G Saliba

What does it mean to grow up too early?

At seventeen, Ryan has already become a caretaker, a provider, and a survivor.
With a sick mother at home and a brother slipping further into addiction, Ryan walks the thin line between adolescence and adulthood-juggling school, work, and a weight no teenager should have to carry.

While others his age dream of prom or college, Ryan is just trying to keep the lights on and his family intact. In a world that left him behind, he's fighting to hold together what's left-while quietly wondering if there's anything left for him.

The Weight of Seventeen is a raw and deeply human novella about grief, responsibility, and the strength it takes to keep going when no one is watching. For readers who crave emotionally honest storytelling, this coming-of-age story shines a light on the quiet battles so many fight alone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F89GRLCS
• ISBN13: 9798283202907
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"