The Struggle to Be Strong: True Stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times
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Book Overview
Jamel loses his friends to marijuana; Artiqua dates a boy of another race despite her family's opposition. Youniqiue was abandoned by her mother; Charlene is raising her brothers and sisters because their mother is addicted to drugs; Craig is gay and worried about coming out. All of these teens have more than their share of troubles. And all have the resiliency needed to face them, live through them, and move forward with courage, confidence, and hope. In 30 first-person accounts, teens tell how they overcame major life obstacles. Many aren't the everyday problems most kids encounter, which makes their stories especially compelling--and their successes especially inspiring. As teens read The Struggle to Be Strong , they discover they're not alone in facing life's difficulties. They learn about seven resiliencies--insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, humor, and morality--that everyone needs to survive and thrive in even the toughest times. Vivid, articulate, and candid, this book will motivate readers of all ages to build the skills and strengths they need to triumph over adversity.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1575420791
ISBN13:9781575420790
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:Free Spirit Publishing
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
The "Real Thing" for Teens
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The stories in The Struggle to Be Strong ring with truth and authenticity to which teenagers can relate. I used this book in my classroom with the high school students I taught in a psychiatric day treatment facility. Their therapist also used it in group with them. No one can speak to our problems like someone who has been there. Their own experiences bring the authority to the teenaged authors of these stories, and their voices speak to other teens who find themselves mired in overwhelming situations. A great book for any teenager; a therapeutic book for those with intense needs.
Great for teens!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a great book to use with teens who are going through difficult times. I have used it in therapy sessions and my kids have been able to connect to the situations that the young authors write about.
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