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I think Bauman has created/allowed/channeled a new kind of girl in YA fiction. This book is for older teens and up, so keep that in mind. And let me give you a quick guide to reading this book (which took me 4 tries to start, until I found this key): drop your judgment and just watch and listen. In the end, be ready to draw your own conclusions, because Baumann doesn’t do it for you. Angel, a young girl from Jersey, is dealing with the fallout of her parent's fumbling attempts at making family life work. Angel is the only child of her two parents, with half siblings on each side of her (own) parents’ new marriages. She is a teenage leftover, much older than her siblings, a very common result of first failed marriages. Angel is left to raise herself as both her parents build new, improved lives that are shinier without her around. As a former teacher, I met so many of these leftover kids, with parents who have simply quit parenting their older teen as they attempt a do-over on life. As a result Angel's choices are based on her own natural urges as a teen girl. The good news is there's no one to get in her way of falling, but sadly no one to pick her up and help her see her mistakes either. Angel's choices are awkward, stupid and ill-conceived. And although they are momentary vehicles for forgetting her pain and loneliness, they are almost always without thought for the consequences. She's a completely honest teen, hormones and all, and that's what I absolutely love about this character. But don't get me wrong, it's not pretty. Teenage actions are distasteful when seen through the telescope of well-planned and thoughtfully examined adult decisions. Angel has sex, a lot of it, but all of it without guilt and shame--and that is what's important for me. Angel is an unapologetic sexual human and through her Bauman allows EVOLUTION for us women who have too long been the victims of the double-standard of our capitalist society--where sex is allowed in the name of selling everything from cars to burgers, but not in the name of human understanding and exploration of self. C'mon sisters, this is what it looks like! These are the first baby steps toward women who follow our inner knowledge, put our mean girls aside, and begin to allow each other to figure it out without judgment of each other. Betrayal of friends, late night booty calls, sex with numerous random dudes, and overcoming feelings of low self-worth as the princess searches in the dark watching for the spark that illuminates the guy who will make all that sticky exploration worthwhile in the end. Guys have been allowed this freedom since before the beginning of the Common Era. Until we women allow each other the same freedom, we will not truly gain our equality. Angel didn’t ask for a father who doesn’t have time for her and whose wife doesn’t want her around. She didn’t ask for a mother who is often more immature than Angel. But she is bravely weeding her way through it all and accepting herself, her girlfriends and her siblings with all the love and understanding that is at the heart of the human female. Angel is learning and birthing her value system and future self. Birth isn't quiet, easy or clean. But when the screaming and pushing are over, the blood and fluids are wiped away and the smiling baby is delivered into your arms you can see the magical value of your labor. Jersey Angel is a noble endeavor and Bauman keeps it 100% real.


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Jersey Angel eBook Beth Ann Bauman Reviews

Might shock some young adults, slow at times for older reader. More landscape and feelings, less sex. Wish Angel got smarter sooner
I thoroughly enjoyed Beth Bauman's wonderful gem of a novel that's as quirky and humorous as it is moving. Anyone whose been through adolescence, or in the midst of it, can relate to the main character Angel, a beautiful, adventurous girl who is trying to find her place in the world. Bauman's portrayal of teen-life is refreshingly bold and honest, and she captures life on the Jersey Shore so well you literally feel as if you were there. All of the main characters (the mother being one of my favorites) are nuanced and go through changes as the story progresses, and makes for a fulfilling read. The themes explored in this book are universal, and the writing intelligent and witty, so in that sense I think its suitable for readers of all ages. Looking forward to her next book!
A delightful read that stays with you long after you finish reading it.
Angel is an unforgettable heroine that made me realize how many very real feminine voices are left out of YA literature. Angel might not be everyone's heroine, but she's a girl I recognize and I'm grateful to hear her story. This is a book that had me thinking about what it means to be young and female and coming to terms with your sexuality.... not just for a day or two, but long afterward. Ms. Bauman doesn't offer clear-cut answers or rationalizations for her heroine's choices and I think that's part of the magic of this book. It inspires thoughtful response and discussion.
When Inggy complains that she doesn't like wearing a thong, Angel says, "...either it works for you or it doesn't."

So it is with Beth Ann Bauman's latest novel, Jersey Angel. If reading about teenagers partying and having sex makes you uncomfortable, then this is not the book for you. If, however, you don't mind, you will enjoy this fresh, realistic and lively summer read.

In one scene, Cork says "There's something I want to tell you," and Angel replies, "Make it good." He says, "See, I like that answer. That's why I like you..."

I'm with Cork. The snappy dialogue in Jersey Angel is a pleasure to read. And it's good fun to tag along with Angel to a variety of beach side settings, like the Bowl Bar Motel or the top of the slide on the board walk.

Look, Angel is no angel. She makes some mistakes. She's 17 and trying to untangle complicated feelings of love and lust, trying to figure out who she is and what she values. Early on, Angel tells Joey, "I'm changing before your eyes." By the end of the book, she promises to "do a lot better," and I believe her. She has a good heart and pays attention.

After reading and loving Beautiful Girls and Rosie and Skate, I had high hopes for Jersey Angel. I was not disappointed.
I think Bauman has created/allowed/channeled a new kind of girl in YA fiction. This book is for older teens and up, so keep that in mind. And let me give you a quick guide to reading this book (which took me 4 tries to start, until I found this key) drop your judgment and just watch and listen. In the end, be ready to draw your own conclusions, because Baumann doesn’t do it for you. Angel, a young girl from Jersey, is dealing with the fallout of her parent's fumbling attempts at making family life work. Angel is the only child of her two parents, with half siblings on each side of her (own) parents’ new marriages. She is a teenage leftover, much older than her siblings, a very common result of first failed marriages. Angel is left to raise herself as both her parents build new, improved lives that are shinier without her around. As a former teacher, I met so many of these leftover kids, with parents who have simply quit parenting their older teen as they attempt a do-over on life. As a result Angel's choices are based on her own natural urges as a teen girl. The good news is there's no one to get in her way of falling, but sadly no one to pick her up and help her see her mistakes either. Angel's choices are awkward, stupid and ill-conceived. And although they are momentary vehicles for forgetting her pain and loneliness, they are almost always without thought for the consequences. She's a completely honest teen, hormones and all, and that's what I absolutely love about this character. But don't get me wrong, it's not pretty. Teenage actions are distasteful when seen through the telescope of well-planned and thoughtfully examined adult decisions. Angel has sex, a lot of it, but all of it without guilt and shame--and that is what's important for me. Angel is an unapologetic sexual human and through her Bauman allows EVOLUTION for us women who have too long been the victims of the double-standard of our capitalist society--where sex is allowed in the name of selling everything from cars to burgers, but not in the name of human understanding and exploration of self. C'mon sisters, this is what it looks like! These are the first baby steps toward women who follow our inner knowledge, put our mean girls aside, and begin to allow each other to figure it out without judgment of each other. Betrayal of friends, late night booty calls, sex with numerous random dudes, and overcoming feelings of low self-worth as the princess searches in the dark watching for the spark that illuminates the guy who will make all that sticky exploration worthwhile in the end. Guys have been allowed this freedom since before the beginning of the Common Era. Until we women allow each other the same freedom, we will not truly gain our equality. Angel didn’t ask for a father who doesn’t have time for her and whose wife doesn’t want her around. She didn’t ask for a mother who is often more immature than Angel. But she is bravely weeding her way through it all and accepting herself, her girlfriends and her siblings with all the love and understanding that is at the heart of the human female. Angel is learning and birthing her value system and future self. Birth isn't quiet, easy or clean. But when the screaming and pushing are over, the blood and fluids are wiped away and the smiling baby is delivered into your arms you can see the magical value of your labor. Jersey Angel is a noble endeavor and Bauman keeps it 100% real.