The First Part Last

The First Part Last
Angela Johnson
SIMON PULSE

Bobby is a typical sixteen year old, minus the fact that he's a father. He still wants to do all the things a sixteen year old does. But just because he is a father, doesn't mean he knows how to be one. The First Part Last goes through Bobby's struggles with his newborn daughter, Feather, and with everything that comes with being a new teenage father. Written beautifully and realistically, this book gives amazing insight into what it must be like to struggle through teen parenthood.

WARNING: There are a few swear words, the f-word once, but it wasn't mindless swearing. It served a purpose in a way. There is also a scene with a girl's shirt off but it isn't very detailed and is very brief.

Personal opinion:

I loved this book. It was so beautifully written and not sugar-coated at all. The struggles Bobby had were so realistic I could see anyone having them. I'm obviously not a parent, but I could feel that strong, indescribable love for a child that all parents profess to have. Absolutely amazing book.