What Readers Have to Say

This book took me on a rollercoaster of heartbreak, healing, and hope. The characters feel like people you know or people you are. It's not just a coming-of-age story; it's a mirror into the quiet battles we all fight.
Raw, real, and emotionally unforgettable.
Raw, real, and emotionally unforgettable.
Brittney and Stephanie's journey shook me. The way the story explores jealousy, guilt, and forgiveness is incredibly nuanced. I cried, I got angry, and in the end—I understood.
Fred Kerber Jr. writes with deep empathy and honesty.
Fred Kerber Jr. writes with deep empathy and honesty.
The Strength Within isn't afraid to sit with the hard stuff. But it also reminds you that love—real, messy, complicated love—is what helps us get back up.
A must-read for parents, teens, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider.
A must-read for parents, teens, and anyone who's ever felt like an outsider.