Joan with brother, Father Jerry
 Book Reviews

Father Jerry Kaywell, Catholic priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida, is also an award-winning musician. He has generously donated proceeds from his concerts to St. Andrew's school and parish. To read more about this wonderful man, his talents and future concert and mass schedules,

please click here and visit his website.

  • Using Literature to Help Troubled Teens
    "This handbook provides excellent therapeutic information with a specific analysis of at least one YA novel for each of the issues presented...These professionals provide information on adolescent development and how the psychological, physical, and emotional growth/problems relate to characters in teen novels. A valuable tool to use alone or in conjunction with others in the series."
    School Library Journal
  • ...a valuable bridge between guidance and literature....Kaywell's volume is thorough and thoughfully arranged....The book comes at a good price and an ideal time to aid teachers, administrators, parents, librarians, and students.
    Library & International Science Annual
  • [T]his is an altogether admirable book that offers many open-ended possibilities.
    READINGS: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health
  • Readers are provided with the insight into helping teenagers with similar problems, and with the tools to get teenagers reading and addressing their problems.
    The Journal of the California Graduate School of Family Psychology