Circumstances are either put on us by others or are made by our own decisions. This book is a compilation of poems that depict those situations, such as unwanted pregnancies, drugs, and violence, as well as some of the possible consequences. It's from a young woman's experiences and of those she loves around her that this book is written. Shut Up and Listen takes readers on a roller-coaster ride, but when it's all said and done, readers will be encouraged, inspired, and realize they are not alone.