Lao

<p>Lao's story: People say that I am pretty but they don't mean it. How can they? If I lived in Hawaii with my ohana my size wouldn't matter but my largeness defines me here in the states. I try to learn everything I can about my Polynesian heritage but my overly-Christian dad sees my makuahine's side as pagan. If my dad didn't expect me to be perfect then maybe I could enjoy life. I will never make that man happy.</p><p>The Pathway of Light Series follows four youths through the struggles of everyday life. These teens interact with each other in all four stories but they have a powerful tale of their own. Each teen will come to a crossroads where they must pick a path. Will they choose the path that will lead to pain or will they follow the path that leads to growth?<br>The author has firsthand experience working in youth and adult corrections and has witnessed the devastating impact of seemingly harmless decisions. Often a single life-altering choice can have massive consequences. As dreams shatter the offender would give anything to change their past to make a better decision.<br>This unique series allows the reader to watch the devastation when the protagonist picks the path with darkness. The reader will also experience the main character taking a different more hopeful direction: the pathway of light.</p>