A Summer With No Ice Cream

Product Description This novel, told through the eyes of a 12 year old, with humor and family devotion, easily teaches teens, young adults, and elders about the importance of knowing how your body works. Good health is often a choice of life style made early in life to avoid the pitfalls of careless living. The signs to look for, to catch a health problem before it gets beyond help are presented. The painful results that hurt everyone, not just oneself are revealed in the story. It is the first in a series entitled Embracing Myself and My Health addressing health disparities in the African American community. About the Author Terry Alston Jones lives with her family in rural northeastern, North Carolina. Upon graduation from Warren County High School, Jones attended North Carolina Central University receiving a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Public Administration. Jones is an Academic Advisor and Instructor in higher education. She works extensively in community outreach in various non-profit organizations in North Carolina. Currently Jones is focused on strengthening her relationship with God, enjoying family, and writing her second book.