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Annie has it all. She's attractive, graduated with honors, was accepted at the college of her choice, has supportive parents, good friends, and a steady boyfriend who loves her. One night when an unexpected visitor appears, Annie's safe world is destroyed. As she tries to recover the pieces of her broken life, a war ensues between two brothers who both claim to have her best interests at heart. But who will Annie choose? Or will she decide to turn her life in a different direction?

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  • ISBN-13: 9780979748516
  • Publisher: Sheaf House Publishers, LLC
  • Publication date: 9/1/2008
  • Pages: 352
  • Age range: 13 - 18 Years
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 1.00 (d)
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  • Posted July 15, 2009

    Perfect

    I think this is a very good book for young adults or older teens. It deals with sex before marriage, the temptation, and peer pressure teens face today. So deffinently not for younger kids. Michelle really deals with issues like that instead of just saying, "This is wrong, don't do it". She shows you the consequences, the pain that kind of stuff can cause. I loved it and can't wait for her next book.

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  • Posted June 25, 2009

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    Authentic

    Michelle Sutton has quickly established herself as a writer unafraid--of painting realistic pictures of life today, and the challenges young people face living in it. As a result, It's Not About Him is authentically gritty as only the Edgy Inspirational Author herself can do it. As a follow-up to It's Not About Me, It's Not About Him does not disappoint, but keeps readers glued to the drama that explores the challenges of Christian living in today's world."

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  • Posted April 21, 2009

    It's Not About Me - Review by Caroline Friday

    This is a great read for mature teens and young adults waging the war of staying sexually pure until marriage. As an adult and mother of three teenaged children, it brought home the terrific pressure the world puts on young people to give way to the momentary pleasures of sin, particularly Christian teens and young adults, some of whom are children of pastors and bible study teachers!

    In this story, sweet and innocent Annie fights off the advances of her high school love, Tony, who is also an avid churchgoer and son of the local pastor. Tony is handsome and dreamy, but has succumbed to the worldly idea that "waiting" isn't realistic, particularly with the girl he loves and plans to marry. Sound familiar? Despite Annie's resistance, she caves under the pressure of an enormous diamond engagement ring - one owned by his grandmother. But, as fate would have it, the night Annie plans to give herself to him, she is brutally attacked and maimed and left for dead - a victim of robbery (you guessed it - over that precious ring!) Tony's guilt for not having been there to protect her will not allow him to forgive himself or face her in her time of need; he instead turns to alcohol to assuage the pain in his heart.

    Enter Tony's older brother, Dan, who is equally handsome and dreamy and who has loved Annie from afar for several years. With Tony going AWOL, he now becomes the friend she needs and helps her recover from her injuries, both physically and spiritually. Dan tells her she is beautiful and treats her with tenderness and affection without the pressure of a sexual relationship looming in the background. Of course, when Tony comes to his senses and wants to resume his romance with Annie, she is torn. Was what they had real love? Or has Dan showed her something far deeper and richer: a love that comes only by first having a love relationship with the Savior, Jesus?

    This book is a quick read and makes a great ministry tool. The characters are wonderful and realistic and are easy for young women and men alike to relate to. I enjoyed it as an adult - I especially liked Dan, who is the epitome of the romantic hunk: handsome, buff, smart, sweet, and saved, with an unwavering moral compass. For parents of teenaged girls, you will be convicted to pray your sweet, innocent daughter rejects the Tonys of the world and waits for her God-ordained Dan. And for those of you with teenaged sons, pray he becomes the Dan (and not the Tony!) to his Annie, who God has prepared especially for him.

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  • Posted April 19, 2009

    A realistic and hopeful read

    Since I first heard of Michelle Sutton, I've consistently heard her writing described as "edgy." I had never heard that term used before, but I know that edgy makes one think of walking a fine line. So, I read "It's NOT About ME" with an expectation that it might be teetering on the brink of gratuitous. But what I found was not that, at all!
    In "It's NOT About ME," Sutton introduces us to Annie, Tony, and Dan. Annie has just graduated high school and is somewhat nervously looking forward to the future. She has grown up in church with parents that have sheltered her and protected her from much of the danger and ugliness of the world. Currently, her biggest problem is how to deal with the sudden pressure for intimacy from her boyfriend, Tony, who is also the pastor's younger son.
    Tony is a little late to pick her up on the night when she meets evil and tragedy face-to-face. Hurt, devastated, alone, and confused, Annie turns to Tony for comfort only to find that he isn't there to give her any. While Tony turns to alcohol to cope with his guilt, his brother, Dan steps in to give Annie the friendship and care that she desperately needs. As her friendship with Dan brings her closer to God, it threatens to destroy the relationship that she's tried so hard to build with Tony.
    What I really appreciated about this book was that the characters were people that I could identify with. They seemed incredibly real to me. Annie-the sheltered girl, looking terrified into the future and wanting a man to protect her as she walks into the unknown. Tony and Dan-the pastor's sons, living life under a microscope-trying to figure out who they really are while simultaneously trying to please their parents and the rest of the world. I can understand these characters and identify with them. I found myself cheering for them, scolding them, and sympathizing with them as I read.
    Michelle Sutton has given us an edgy book here, but not gratuitous. It's realistic and hopeful. While it shows us some of the real pain and ugliness that today's teenagers are facing, it also leads us to the remedy to that pain and ugliness-God. Overall, this is a skillful, gripping, and entertaining book. I am looking forward to the sequel!

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  • Posted March 31, 2009

    Great Edgy Fiction

    It is good to see real Christians placed in real situations. I love how Michelle captures your attention and never lets it go. I fell in love, got angry, got excited and almost cried with Annie as she learns the difference between friendship, a crush, and real love. I look forward to her next book. I have read other first novels and this reads more like the work of a seasoned writer. I expect as she continues to write she will get even better as she tackles more taboo subjects. I highly recommend this novel to young adults as well as adults.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 17, 2009

    It's About Time

    It's about time Christian fiction embraces real life issues. IT'S NOT ABOUT ME is a compelling, rivoting tale of two brothers and one very brave yet fragile young lady. Each of these characters has issues to cope with - drinking, sexual pressure, self esteem, shaky faith. The issue that spoke so deeply to my heart was Annie's battle with her self image - both outwardly and inwardly. Ms. Sutton eloquently incorporated Bible truths such as 1 Samuel 16:7 illustrating that the Word clearly applies to our world today. As Annie, Tony, and Dan learn that they find their roads merging and parting in ways they never expected, which is often the case when one discovers that it's NOT about her or him.

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  • Posted January 7, 2009

    it's NOT about ME

    In It¿s Not About Me, author Michelle Sutton, takes readers into the life of Annie. She¿s young, beautiful, and on the brink of love. Everything is going well, until an attack leaves her bleeding and near death.

    Mature readers (I¿m 52) will be ushered back to their teen days and younger readers will be thinking ¿ hey this author so gets me right where I am right now! Sutton writes about the push-me pull-you struggles of sexual desire while she holds up the standard of purity. She writes about the consequences of our choices with compassion. She does all this without preaching.

    It¿s easy to grow older and forget the constant tension younger women battle ¿ the one we assume nice Christian girls don¿t fight every day they wake up. Surely, if they have Jesus, they won¿t give in. Surely.

    Really? Can we as the mature adults who love them assume this? If we do aren¿t we leaving them stranded on the front lines of the battle alone?

    It¿s Not About Me left a gentle but firm imprint on my life as a reader. She¿s often labeled an edgy writer. In my opinion, she is a talented reality writer. She wrote about faith without the clichés, life without easy outs, and love that lasts.

    Ms. Sutton writes Jesus the way He is. Alive. Loving. Forgiving. Saving.
    As I read, I knew I had found a very special author ¿ one I can trust with the hearts of the young women I love.

    I am anticipating It¿s Not About Him ¿ book two in Michelle Sutton¿s A Second Glance series.

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  • Posted December 18, 2008

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    Lots of Kissing for a Good Cause

    Lots of smooching! That was my first thought when I read this book. This book has more kissing in it than half my Christian fiction collection! However it's kissing that pertains to the story which I got drawn in very quickly. This is a fast easy read but it leaves a major imprint on you that you will think about for days to come. I could relate with Annie throughout the book, it sounded quite a bit like my reckless teen days. I think a lot of girls could place herself in Annie's shoes. This book shows that even Christian girls go through the exact same temptations as everyone else even if they don't want to admit it. While the book is very edgy for a Christian fiction novel, it didn't blow my socks off. I think the problem was because I had just read an It Girl book right before and this book was practically tame compared to this one. Which is good, as Christian fiction should include all that sordid stuff, lol. I would recommend this book for older teens because of the kissing and "other things" in this book. Nothing graphic but not something you would want a tween to see. And that's the wonderful part of the book, that it's a Christian fiction novel that you want to hide from young kids! Who would ever think you could say that about the genre?

    There was one thing about the book that I would change though. I felt that something things in the book seemed outdated. For example, one of the character's name was Susie. Maybe it's just me, but I don't know any 17 year olds named Susie. It's a very old fashioned name that I think most teens would avoid using if that was their given name. Also Tony had magazines of distasteful nature in his room. I think, though, in this age of technology, most teen boys would have used the internet to access that material. It's easier to access and there is a sense of anonymity. To get a magazine means someone would have to go out and buy it and show their face. Also he drink a lot of whiskey. Again most teens would just resort to drinking beer because it's cheaper and is easier to access. I'm not supporting any of these activities at all, I just felt that these incidents seemed dated in a story involving teenagers.

    That being said though, I really did enjoy this story. These topics are ones that tend to stay on the back burner and are only hinted at in most Christian fiction. It's a great book to give to mature teens who are ready for the subject matter, and also for college students as well. I enjoyed reading this and I think that Michelle has written an excellent debut novel. I'll be looking forward to the next book in the series!

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  • Posted December 10, 2008

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    Teenaged Anne's future has been carefully planned. But a brutal attack and a suddenly hesitant boyfriend, Tony, smash her blueprint of a perfect life. How can God help Annie reassemble all the little pieces?

    From the first-chapter girlfriend/boyfriend wrestling match, Michelle perfectly captures the tension created when overactive hormones spar with God¿s mandates to purity¿especially in the throes of young love.


    Annie Myers has vocal talent, good grades, and a handsome boyfriend named Tony, who adores every perfect inch of her. Then an intruder slashes his way into her life and throws her future into uncertainty. Suddenly the once-attentive Tony has disappeared¿to be replaced by Dan, Tony¿s older brother.


    As Annie¿s physical scars continue to heal, God holds up a mirror to her spiritual life and asks her to let Him help choose the brother best suited for her future. Suddenly Annie is thrust into a competition for her attention¿and into an examination of her own values.


    With edgy writing and unexpected twists and turns, Michelle kept me reading long into the night. A great debut for Michelle and her ¿Second Glances¿ series!

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  • Posted December 3, 2008

    Hang on!

    Summary
    Annie is in love with Tony and hopes to spend the rest of her life with him after going to college. Tony, however, is ready to jump the gun and ¿act¿ like they¿re married before they tie the knot. Annie has to almost fight Tony ¿ as well as her own hormones ¿ to stay true to her faith. Tony¿s older brother, Dan, has an eye on Tony¿s and Annie¿s relationship and questions whether or not his little brother is worthy of such a beautiful, sweet young lady.
    Annie¿s life is on track when a tragic attack leaves her clinging for life. Tony is too disturbed to visit Annie, so Dan steps in to fill his brother¿s shoes and provide support from Tony¿s family. In the process, Dan finds himself completely smitten with Annie. His hopes for her recovery become intermingled with strong romantic feelings. When Annie is finally able to comprehend what happened to her, she is warmed by Dan¿s compassion. But hold up? What about Tony?
    Tony¿s fighting his own demons, including guilt about the circumstances surrounding Annie¿s attack. And Dan wonders if he is overstepping his boundaries by falling in love with the girl that his younger brother all but abandoned.

    My Review

    Whew! Hang on ¿ Michelle¿s book has plenty of drama to keep you turning pages! The fun thing about this book was that while the characters were often confused ¿ trying to balance what¿s right with strong physical attractions ¿ the reader can root for any one of the characters all the way through. I felt sorry for Annie because she really didn¿t want to hurt anyone¿s feelings, but she finally learned to listened to her own feelings and be true to what God requires first before making serious decisions. Michelle really captured the voice of a young adult who is coming into her own spiritually and with regard to relationships.

    I won¿t tell you who gets the girl, but I can say that the man I was voting for didn¿t win. Dang! It was fun while it lasted, and I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy lots of twists and turns in a plot. It¿s perfect for young adults and the young at heart! The icing on the cake is a powerful message that exemplifies Romans 8:28.

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  • Posted November 20, 2008

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    Amazing

    This debut novel by Michelle Sutton is an amazingly real look at teen life. In the tradition of Judy Blume, Sutton addresses teen issues directly as she peppers them with faith and hope. Highly Recommended

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  • Posted November 1, 2008

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    Compelling and thought provoking...

    I had been wanting to read Michelle Sutton's debut novel and had been hearing really good things about it. Well, it did not disappoint. I actually started it at 12:30 am one night as I went to bed - I put it down at 4:01 am when I finished - it just kept me flipping the pages to see what would happen next. It is compelling and very thought provoking with an excellent plot to drive the storyline. My daughter is 12 and too young to read it but I would say that most teens are ready for it, especially if they are in the public school system (we homeschool). I am looking forward to the sequel when it comes out!

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  • Posted October 30, 2008

    Great First Book

    This was a great first book. The story of Annie who seems to have it all--looks, respect, great friends and family and a bright future, but who is lacking in the one thing she needs most--Jesus Christ, is real and down to earth.

    It's written for teens but as an adult reader I truly enjoyed it. Michelle's writing style captured my interest right away and carried me through the book. The characters were real--irritating, irrational, emotional teens who are hungry for more than what the world offers. As I read I remembered my own youthful days.

    I highly recommend this for teen readers and for anyone who would enjoy being carried back to the "good" old days.

    Michelle also did a great job of sharing a clear gospel message. It was great to see it presented without pretense or conditions.

    Thanks Michelle.

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  • Posted October 23, 2008

    This is Edgy?

    Why is everyone calling this book edgy? I don't get it. Actually I do. When you compare this book to most of what's out there in YA Christian fiction it definitely grabs the envelope and pushes. But I know very few 15-25 year olds living in opaque bubble these days. Do you? Compared to the state of the world kids live in today, this book is mild. The content might shock some readers of CBA fiction but few teenagers and young adults would describe this book as edgy.

    My sons went to private Christian school through sixth and fourth grades respectively. After my oldest son's first day in 7th grade he said, "Well, Dorothy, we're not in Kansas anymore." Over the next three years he saw and heard things Michelle's book doesn't even come close to.

    We're fairly judicious with the movies and TV we let our boys watch, but the reality is the majority of Christian kids are getting messages vastly more provocative and gritty than Sutton's on TV screens every day and movie screens every weekend. Oh, and there's this new invention called the computer and the Internet where they're getting even more "edgy" content. And the message being proliferated through those channels isn't choosing God's way of life, it's that sleeping with your boyfriend is normal, drinking is cool, etc.

    Sutton has created real characters she puts in real situations and let's them react with real emotion and struggle. But instead of them going the way of the world, hope is given for a better way. God's way. The way of lasting love.

    We don't need cotton candy pretend land books for teens and young adults. We need more books like Sutton's that will inspire young people to make different choices than the world wants them to take.

    Edgy? Yes. And no. Let's keep pushing that envelope.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 20, 2008

    GRIPPING, WELL-WRITTEN, REALISTIC NOVEL!

    It¿s Not About Me is a heart-gripping tale about a series of tragedies not found in your everyday Christian novel. Why? Because Michelle Sutton ventures into topics not many authors of mainline Christian fiction dare go, and she does it with openness, clarity, and believability. Rape, sexual promiscuity, pregnancy, illegal drinking, and irresponsibility all play key roles in this intensely engaging story, but the power of Christ to change hearts and lives plays the biggest part of all.

    This is not your everyday insipidly sweet romance; no, this is rife with rich characters delivering a strong message of faith and forgiveness to a struggling, sin-sick world.

    Truly inspiring, highly recommended!

    SHARLENE MACLAREN
    Author: Through Every Storm, Little Hickman Creek Series, Long Journey Home, The Daughters of Jacob Kane Series

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 17, 2008

    Real Fiction for Real People

    It¿s Not About Me, is an edgy novel that deals with difficult, but real-life issues of self-esteem, sexuality, alcoholism, and sibling rivalry. Michelle Sutton doesn¿t hold back in tackling difficult subjects and delivers a touching story in which the characters learn to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Readers will embrace Annie, Tony, and Dan with open arms as they join them on a journey of twists and turns. Five stars for Michelle Sutton!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2008

    Reality with a message

    It¿s Not About Me will make you cry, cheer, and keep reading for more. Michelle Sutton, the Edgy Inspirational Writer herself, brings reality to her writing while remaining true to her beliefs and those of her characters. This is faith, romance and storytelling without the safety valve for readers who want fictional realism with a message.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 14, 2008

    Great Read for Mature Teens!

    First off, don't let the YA label fool you--Michelle lives up to her Edgy Inspirational Author title in a way that infuses a strong dose of reality into the reader. INAM digs into the nitty gritty of teen life in a way that's not commonly seen by we adults. Issues like violence against women, teen pregnancy, and alcohol abuse are faced head-on in this fast-paced story. The best part is, the story is unapologetically Christ-centered! This would be a great read for a mature teen, and one that Christians can share with their friends and know that the gospel message is going out. Bravo, Michelle!

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  • Posted October 14, 2008

    Here's One You Won't Forget

    For anyone who has dismissed fiction with the word "Christian" in front of it, Michelle Sutton's winning debut will change your mind in a hurry.

    Not only does she create believable dialogue and a story so captivating that you won't be able to turn the pages fast enough, but the redemption found in the lives of Annie and those around her will really resonate with you for the long haul. Plus, there's a reason Sutton has garnered a reputation for being an "edgy" Christian writer...but I'll leave that for the reader to discover when he/she picks up a copy.

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  • Posted October 14, 2008

    Edgy, entertaining and unforgettable!

    I love the fact that Michelle Sutton looks at the real issues facing teens and young adults today and is has the ability to wrap it together in an engagaging novel for Young Adults but not limited to them. She doesn't shy away from issues such as sex, alcohol, drugs or crime. In this novel Annie has it all looks, a great family and a wonderful boyfriend creating an environment that didn't challenge her faith in God. When life got tough for Annie after a tragedy she struggles with her faith but with the help of others she emerges with a stronger faith than before. I look forward to reading more from Michelle Sutton.

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