Bethany House, 2006, 226 pp, $10.99,
www.bethanyhouse.com
Once you get past the clichés and brand-name dropping that constitutes the first half of this novel, you find a book for teenage girls that addresses adolescent independence, family relationships, dating, and faith. At the heart of Daisy Chains lies the lesson that faith is a choice every individual must make; it is not just something you fall into or inherit from your family. This message is exemplified through the lives of three young women — one Christian, one Jew, and one Messianic Jew — who are brought together by a common quest for independence and true faith.
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Review by: ANGELINA CILEK is a student at Fuller Theological Seminary in Colorado.
