THE BOOKS
Alan Gaines is taking on the daunting task of writing to an often-overlooked demographic, African American teens. With over 15 years in education and mental and behavioral health, Alan Gaines is making waves by providing gripping stories for millennials and members of Generation Z.

Beautiful... Just the Way You Are (Paperback / Full Color)
ISBN - 9781513655369
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Newcomer Alan Gaines is following up Flipping the Scripts: How to Reject Society's Narratives and Write Your Own Destiny with Beautiful... Just the Way You Are
Beautiful... Just The Way You Are is a captivating anthology that empowers readers to see the beauty within themselves despite their circumstances. Through the lives of 9 young women, Gaines takes readers on an odyssey of self love. In Beautiful, readers learn to accept their reality, love their mirror and share their story.
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