Name: On My Own
ISBN: 9781590520178

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Faith in Transition

Faith and self-doubt meet in a freshman year that doesn't go as planned.

Come here for

Questions of faith alongside the awkward work of finding your footing

Expect

A homesick freshman's inward struggle with identity and belonging

Book Details

Authors: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: July 4, 2002
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Christian YA · Christian Relationships YA
Reading lane: Christian YA

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Christian YA
Christian Relationships YA
Christian Social Issues YA

About This Book

University life isn't what Caitlin expected. Her roommate Liz is hostile to her faith -- tormenting her with raunchy music and sleazy boyfriends. Worst of all, suddenly Caitlin doesn't understand herself anymore. Why has she regressed to being the shy, insecure girl she was in junior high? She doesn't even fit in with her new Christian fellowship group! Caitlin tries not to envy Josh and her friends at Christian colleges, but suddenly all she has are questions and few answer...

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University life isn't what Caitlin expected. Her roommate Liz is hostile to her faith -- tormenting her with raunchy music and sleazy boyfriends. Worst of all, suddenly Caitlin doesn't understand herself anymore. Why has she regressed to being the shy, insecure girl she was in junior high? She doesn't even fit in with her new Christian fellowship group! Caitlin tries not to envy Josh and her friends at Christian colleges, but suddenly all she has are questions and few answers. In the story of Caitlin O'Conner's soul, this frustrating year is the most significant one yet, as the homesick freshman eventually remembers there is one companion she can always trust.