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Finished this book in one seat! it is really easy to understand and follow along, no jargon, just useful advice for teenagers and adults alike. The book deals with procrastination through the different points of view of four fictional characters: Jordan, Emily, Athena and Tyler. Each one representing a "procrastinator type": The perfectionist, the pleaser, the warrior and the rebel. I think it is really easy to discover your type/s just by reading the book but, in case needed, there are links provided (like with many other New Harbinger books) so you can have access to quizzes and many other extras. The last chapters are dedicated to give solutions, tips and suggestions specifically for each type of procrastinator.
Getting to know the different reasons why people procrastinate while following the stories and reactions of each character is what makes this books special and well suited for teens. It is easy to feel identified with the characters. For example, Athena avoiding to tell her parents her plans for a gap year. I found this book very practical and easy to approach and can see the potential for a workbook version. I got my eArc from NetGalley
Getting to know the different reasons why people procrastinate while following the stories and reactions of each character is what makes this books special and well suited for teens. It is easy to feel identified with the characters. For example, Athena avoiding to tell her parents her plans for a gap year. I found this book very practical and easy to approach and can see the potential for a workbook version. I got my eArc from NetGalley
This well-intentioned book might help teens recognize what kind of procrastinator they are (perfectionist, rebel, etc) and discover some strategies to offset those procrastinating tendencies. But I honestly cannot see many teens sticking with the text-heavy format and eye-roll inducing illustrations.
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fast-paced
challenging
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medium-paced
Gets bonus points for acknowledging that phone use is a symptom of a wider issue rather than everything being the fault of Those Damn Phones. Also gets points for being very kind and encouraging kids not to see themselves as "lazy" or "stupid."
informative
reflective
fast-paced
// Received an advance readers copy in exchange for a fair review //
light, fun and something every average teenager will be able to relate to :D
a better way of understanding teenagers for those who aren't teenagers ;)
light, fun and something every average teenager will be able to relate to :D
a better way of understanding teenagers for those who aren't teenagers ;)
informative
slow-paced
I'm not a teen, but I found this helpful in understanding the thought process behind behaviors and knowing why I'm struggling has helped me begin to tackle my procrastination problems. I just wish I had read this as a teenager.
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