This book tells a story of how one country girl overcame the most tragic life events and still found a reason to smile. This book documents teen troubles and how to get through them. It is for anyone that may be struggling with finding answers in a world full of questions. If you struggle with making excuses this book is full of them, so don't read it! If you struggle with depression there may just be help in here! If you are allergic to reading, well there's some pictures to keep you from getting hives! ENJOY, but remember... The process of overcoming may not be easy and she had at least 99 Excuses not to tell her story, but one reason that she did. "To be nobody but yourself in a world that's doing it's best to make you someone else, is to fight the hardest battle you will ever fight! NEVER stop fighting!"- E.E.Cummings