Bullied But Not Beaten

When thirteen-year-old Celeste began to shine as a competitive swimmer, she became the victim of brutal verbal abuse, theft and even a threat to her life. Coaches and school administrators displayed a shocking indifference and outright hostility when Celeste and her mother turned to them for help. Celeste’s mother, Author Leslie Anne Wood, tells the story of a bullying ordeal that was to last from junior high to her senior year in high school. This is their inspiring story, written to give hope and lessons-learned to other parents and children in this all-too-common situation. Also included is a valuable summary of important research findings about the threats of bullying.