JADE

By Debra Newton

Jade’s mixed feelings about her life and family had reached their toll on naïve meeting and experiencing different people. Jade felt she had to be someone other than herself to appeal to their standards, but her grandfather made her think she was perfect just as she was. Ultimately, it is all about the love of God, His Word, and the guidance in our lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Jul 20, 2023
• ISBN: 9798385002894

Debra Newton

I was born in Chicago, Illinois, on the Southside, and graduated from Colorado State University to study Psychology and Organizational Behavior with a bachelor’s degree. A daughter, thirty-five years old, a granddaughter, fifteen years old, and a grandson, three years old. Two books I wrote are Testimonies Learned, Prayer Remembered, and Learn of Me and Pray. My hobbies are traveling, going to the beach, and collecting seashells.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 07/14/2023

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Cynthia Lowry for her help and encouragement in writing this book as we are helpers of one another to accomplish goals to acknowledge God as the head of our lives.

DEDICATION

To my daughter Chauntea, granddaughter Alana, and grandson Carson follow and listen to your heart for direction and guidance leads to God.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Jade

Chapter 2 Manifestations

Chapter 3 Life After Grandfather

Chapter 4 Teen Life

Chapter 5 Entering Adulthood

Chapter 6 Acknowledging God

Chapter 7 Teenagers in Society

Chapter 8 Vaping the Dangers of Smoking E-Cigarettes and Covid-19 the Dangers of Both

Epilogue

References

About The Author

CHAPTER ONE

JADE

Rising early in the morning, Jade caught her reflection in the mirror across the room. The image of her golden-brown skin, medium-tall frame, and slim developed figure stretch from a peaceful sleep. Jade loved the appearance of her hair in the morning with its flick of shine (God had put it there) beautifully threaded throughout her sandy red hair. The day she had indeed arrived with her in mind.

Jade lived in (Chi-town) also known as Chicago’s Southside. The area where large houses were home to large families was called the ‘back of the main block.’ Then, the back street neighborhood was where Jade’s grandfather bought