A review by rcaivano
Character, Driven by David Lubar

Cliff is a senior in high school who wants nothing more than to win the heart of the girl he loves, who doesn't know he exists. He loves art, and doesn't know what to do with the rest of his life. His unemployed father thinks he's a waste and threatens to throw him out the minute he turns 18. He hopes to go to college and is working two jobs just to try to contribute to the family. When he finally gets the nerve to talk to Jillian, he finds they actually have a lot in common and they like each other. He's a good kid; stands up for what he believes in and supports his friends. This was a very good book, a true coming of age told in an honest voice.