Description:
After a near-death experience, Chris Dunkin begins surrounding himself with positive influences and putting his efforts towards living a clean lifestyle.
Brief description: Stacy A. Padula is the author of 3 book series, the founder of Briley & Baxter Publications, a co-founder of BLE Pictures, and the founder of South Shore College Consulting & Tutoring. Recently, she was named "Woman of the Year" by The CIO TIMES and "Top Global Impact Author of the Year" by IAOTP. Her Gripped series is currently being adapted for TV by Emmy(R) award-winning producer, Mark Blutman. She resides in Plymouth, Massachusetts with her husband Tim and their three miniature dachshunds, Baxter, Tony, and George.
Review Quotes:
"Invigorating, engaging and a must read. The characters in The Gripped Series diligently tackle the essence of forces that can limit greatness within." - LaTonya Pinkard of Netflix's Emmy-winning series Last Chance U
"As with the other Gripped books, both adults and younger readers will thoroughly enjoy this story and learn from the realistic depiction of the struggles that high school and college students face. Hopefully, this will spark essential conversations between friends, parents, and children." - E. Harvey, Emerson College
"Gripped Part 3: The Fallout is an engaging and easy read that is ideal for middle school and high school students, while also being very applicable to adults wanting to know more about teenage drug abuse." - K. Banker, University of Miami
"Gripped Part 3 shows how drugs can change people's personalities as well as their relationships with others. Reading about the characters' situations will help teens make the smart decision and not get involved in drugs." - J. Finnerty, University of New Hampshire
"Gripped 3: The Fallout is perfect for all teens and their parents, as it offers unique perspectives on complex and relevant issues today. Teens, and parents alike, can learn from the book and prepare for situations in which they - or their children - may be put in. I easily give this book 5 out of 5 stars and encourage all teens and their parents to pick up any book in the Gripped series." - M. Farinacci, University of Notre Dame