Courage to Succeed: Big Girl Now chronicles the true facts about a 14-year old, Hispanic girl, Angelica, who is forced by her parents to marry a man 7 years her senior. Angelica is robbed of her teenage years and immediately treads into the role of a wife and the duties of mom follows shortly thereafter. Her husband doesn't understand the need for her to pursue an education and is annoyed by Angelica wanting one. Angelica is a tough girl, she's smart and determined to beat the odds against her. Courage to Succeed: Big Girl Now will help young readers know they can triumph over any challenging situations whether its family traditions or poor beginnings.