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kerameia's review against another edition
5.0
Even as an adult (a "new" adult :) ) I keep going back to this book--though written for preteens & teens, I personally find that its language, content, and overall approach are perfect for helping me to apply the concepts discussed. I love the little details that make this book light and engaging (vs. self-help books that bogg you down with information &/or recommendations), such as the side illustrations and quotes.
I highly recommend this for anyone looking to build self-confidence, independence, and to cultivate one's talents. As I said, I keep going back to this book because it's not a one-time read--it's a guidebook for life.
I highly recommend this for anyone looking to build self-confidence, independence, and to cultivate one's talents. As I said, I keep going back to this book because it's not a one-time read--it's a guidebook for life.
grinmaker's review against another edition
It was an excellent book that expanded my way of thinking, and I will apply the tips from the book into my everyday life!
dallr's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. I read this book collective with my 14 and 15 year old daughters. Good nuggets to apply in their life.
fonteyoung's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
I listened to this for my son because he won’t read books like this. I thought it was very good. There are practical takeaways and suggestions for teens to implement. I listened to this and teens read some of the book.
prodigalstudent's review against another edition
4.0
*Note: It's actually 4 & a 1/2 stars rating from my side.
owlswithfins's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, this book has been very helpful. Several of the habits have made a great impact in my life. It discusses issues that I've been facing but didn't know I could fix. Some of the control in my life has been restored, and I feel altogether more successful in everyday actions. The book is easy to read, and the concepts easy to understand, with helpful metaphors and funny anecdotes. The fifth star was lost because of a letter on page 238 with which I disagree. It is a criticism of music videos that involve "not-even-half-naked girls wiggling and jiggling like a bowl of Jell-O". I agree that this can be detrimental to younger children, but such music videos help women to be seen as sexual subjects (meaning they are in control of the way they are viewed) instead of sexual objects. It also mentioned the popular but false idea that men cannot control themselves around women, and that it's a woman's responsibility to cover up in order to protect men. Even though this letter was written by someone else, it was passed off as the correct opinion and the support of rape culture and misogyny needed mention. This letter, however, was the only page with which I found an issue. The rest of the book was extremely thorough and beneficial, and I highly recommend it.
catcervone's review against another edition
4.0
This book isn't perfect, but well worth the read. It's full of great advice for teens, although sometimes I felt some of the advice strayed a bit off the path of the 7 Habits. I would recommend this book to a friend.
barbtetnis's review against another edition
5.0
LOVE this for teens and young adults. Did a read aloud with 6th graders. Also bribed my 16 year old daughter to read it and she LOVED it. Life changing! Accessible and appealing format and layout for teens.