"Goths wear black, dye their hair black, and sometimes display multiple piercings and/or other highly visible physical or clothing flags that let the world know they are different. It took them awhile to trust me, but once I was accepted as a relatively safe presence, I found the Goths to be some of the most articulate, intelligent, and forthright adolescents I encountered. Their common narrative as well as their individual stories did not seem to be all that different from those of other students. What was different was their in-your-face commitment to marking their separation from the adult-controlled and ordered world."
(A recommended read for anyone who happens to know a teenager or has ever been or ever will be a teenager. This includes anyone who would ever say, "Heather, I could never do what you do..." This book will result in a significant change in perspective and understanding of our calling as adults to raise up young people well, whether they are our children or not.)
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AAAGGHHH!!! If you follow the link to the book; to the left of the link there is another link to a certain musician by the name of Derrick Webb!! Imagine that!
hey. it's d-e-r-e-k webb. geesh.
and it's to be expected. in the world of heather baker, all roads lead to derek webb.
"i've got a reputation with everyone, but i don't want one with you."
d.w. i see things upside down, "reputation."
good to know that people that read chap clark have good taste in music.
There's a good new book out - Queen Geeks in Love - about four high school friends - girls some of which are goth and some who aren't. Entertaining fiction about identity and relationships.
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