"Gunstories: Life-Changing Experiences with Guns" by S. Beth Atkin shares powerful narratives from individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted by firearms. The book delves into personal accounts of moments where guns played a critical role, whether in self-defense, sports, or hunting. Each story reveals the complexities of relationships with firearms, intertwining themes of empowerment, loss, and redemption. Through these diverse experiences, Atkin invites readers to consider how guns shape lives, evoke strong emotions, and influence personal journeys, sparking discussions about safety, responsibility, and the cultural significance of firearms in modern society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 256 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2007 by Katherine Tegen Books .

S. Beth Atkin, a graduate of Barnard College, is a photographer and writer whose editorial and commercial work appears in national publications. To do research for this book she moved from New York City to the Salinas Valley in California, where she attended educational programs and visited the homes and schools of migrant children. She frequently lectures about farmworker issues and about her work, which focuses on children and youth.