The Chelsea Gang: Family is Everything

High school is in full fling and the eight members of the Chelsea gang who've been inseparable since kindergarten juggle school, extracurricular activities, and family duties with great care. But when they find out that Taylor, a core leader of the gang, has been viciously tortured by her parents for many years, but they never suspected the abuse, they deal with guilt, anger, remorse, and compassion while doing everything in their power to protect their beloved friend and ensure she has a better life in the future. Although daily joys and challenges continue during the first devastating week that Taylor flees her home and seeks a refuge at Cate's home, the Chelsea gang circles close to provide love, comfort, and protection to the sweetest, most affectionate, most generous friend they have ever known.

When the Chelsea gang members find out that Taylor has been subjected to years of vicious child abuse, they confront a range emotions, while simultaneously trying to figure out how to help her escape the abuse and secure justice for herself. Cate's family steps in to show what Taylor what a loving, functional family looks like while her medical and legal issues are arranged. This book looks at the worst of families, and the best of them. Through it all, the friends in the Chelsea gang resolve to protect their friend who they'd failed to protect for the last ten years.

The author is a lawyer who lives in New York City.