Sex God By Rob Bell

Rob Bell captivated me again with his book, Sex God. Bell mixes sexuality and spirituality in this book that relates the two and answers questions many of us have at times. It is not a manual or self help book, yet a relation of the bible to things related to sex such as lust, denial, respect, risk, and more. Bell explains how the two go hand in hand and cannot be separated. Once again Bell successful wraps you in by connecting life today with what the bible says.

This book is also recommended and valued for those who have questions about their spiritual beliefs in relation to their sexual feelings and understandings.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

I didn't plan on adding fictional books to this list, however this one was recommended by several teen clients so I gave it a try! Jay Asher does a phenomenal job of relating to the pain a young girl, Hannah, was experiencing before taking her life. In the book, Clay Jensen receives an anonymous package that has audio tapes in them. As he listens, he hears the 13 reasons why Hannah took her life. This book is so captivating that it is hard to put down. You will laugh and cry, find hope and sorrow.

I recommend this for adults and teens that have lost a loved one to understand some of the pain that leads individuals to taking their lives. Even if you have not had a lost, the emotions of this fictional book feel so real that you could see how simple actions affect others deeply. This is highly recommended for middle and high schoolers!

There is help out there and if you find yourself needing to find resources for a loved one, please contact CARES Suicide Prevention at http://www.leecountycares.org/.