Very fast read. Probably intended for young teens or whoever needed the message. True story/ written by the 13 yr old as her diary with inserts. All parents and young teens should read as the info is classic. Young girls still have the feelings this girl did and they can be deadly. She trusted, was date raped and contracted HIV then AIDS. Even with all of that, it is not a crying boo-hoo hoo story. I recommend this book esp. for teens, esp young teens that are inexperienced, all parents. and all others interested in people. Even though written in 1980, I believe, the feelings from this girl and reactions etc are timeless.