So, I have never read anything by this author before. I have, however, seen two film adaptations of his novels "Election" and "Little Children". They were both stellar films.
When I read a book review about "The Abstinence Teacher", it sounded pretty interesting. The premise goes like this: a human sexuality teacher, Ruth, in a small, eastern town makes a comment that was intended to be informational. An evangelical student tells her parents, who then tell their pastor, who then tells a lawyer about this comment.
Ruth then has to begin teaching abstinence only, wait, no, she has to start teaching a class based on Christian beliefs regarding sex. And, she has to be observed by church/community officials whilst she teaches. She only agrees to do this because, being a single mom, she can't quit.
Enter the recovering addict, Tim. He is a kind man who has some serious demons lurking in his past. After recovering, he joins the local Evangelical church and tries to turn his tumultuous life around.
Ruth and Tim become bonded, not because they have the same beliefs, but because they can identify with the other. It's pretty cool to read about two people trying to improve their lives through such different means.
I give this book 3.5 drops.
Peace out and Word up,
Amanda
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