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• Abuse and recovery
  Some women and men manage to break the cycle of domestic abuse. Midmorning looks at how they do it and what we can learn from their experiences.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Carol Arthur: executive director of the Domestic Abuse Project, a domestic violence agency in Minneapolis.
  Juley Fulcher: Director of public policy for Break the Cycle, an organization that works to prevent abusive relationships among teenagers.
  More from MPR
  Channeling anger into action (01/18/2007)
  St. Paul sets up office for victims of domestic violence (10/22/2006)
  Resources
  Domestic Abuse Project
  Break the Cycle
• Teen lit picks
  Two Twin Cities authors received an important honor this year: they each have a book on a list of works recommended by teen readers. John Coy says he's trying to fill a need for sports books that appeal to boys. David LaRochelle's recommended book describes the coming out of a gay teen.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  John Coy: Author of "Crackback."
  David LaRochelle: Author of the young adult book, "Absolutely, Positively Not." His latest picture book for children is "The End."
  Resources
  Young Adult Choices for 2007
  John Coy's Web site
  David LaRochelle's Web site
  Talking Volumes: Sherman Alexie

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