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2755 reviews
J.D. Salinger

Back Bay Books, 2001

my favorite book ever
Holden Caufield is possibly my favorite fictional character. Or should I say, he's the one I could most relate to. If you've ever been depressed and lonely, you can relate to Holden. If you're cynical, you can relate to Holden. Some would call him a bitter adolescent. Some would say he sees the world as it is. Whether or not you like this book will depend on your outlook on life, or at ...

The Freedom Writers Diary : How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World ...

134 reviews
Freedom Writers, Zlata Filipovic

Main Street Books, 1999

A novel that can inspire anyone who reads it
The novel The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them is an exceptional book detailing the extraordinary things that a teacher and her class managed to accomplish in four years of high school. The novel is a collaborative effort between a teacher, Erin Gruwell, and her 150 students. The novel takes place over a four year ...

Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp

10 reviews
Stephanie Klein

William Morrow, 2008

Summer Camp and Motherhood triumph
I had read Straight Up And Dirty by Author Stephanie Klein and anxiously awaited her sophomore outing. This book did not disappoint. Ms. Klein navigates the storylines of pregnancy, motherhood and adolescence impeccably. At times I cried with her. Other times I was angry at her. In the end I learned more about myself from reading this memoir than just hearing about an experience at a camp ...

Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, ...

97 reviews
Anthony E. Wolf

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002

Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Revised and Updated
After having yet another argument with my 12-year old on why she needed to do her chores and homework instead of playing on the computer she threw at me the old "I hate living here and wish I could live with Dad!" So I went onto Amazon.com in search of a book that would solve the mysteries of why my lovable little girl was turning into a monster before my eyes. I ordered "Get Out of My Life, but ...

Excuse Me!: A Little Book of Manners

49 reviews

Grosset & Dunlap, 2002

Teaches polite responses in a fun way
A book-loving toddler will delight in lifting the full-page flaps and repeating the polite phrases--some in response to silly requests. I have received more "No thank yous" and "Yes pleases" since reading this book with my child.

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

204 reviews
Sean Covey

Fireside, 1998

A great book for adults or teens
I discovered this book by accident. I found the 365 days version with excerpts and jokingly said to my Mum that I should get it. She was serious that I should and bought it for me. I was intrigued... That quite possibly changed by life (not dramatically mind you but kept me on the right track). It took me ages to find the full version, but I bought (it wasn't cheap!) and read it straight away ...

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

53 reviews
Alex Harris, Brett Harris

Multnomah Books, 2008

Just what we need
How do we put our kids on the right path? We let them try hard things. We expect more. We want them to be bold in the right direction. This book tells about some high achievers, but it's good for everyone. So many children (and adults) schlepp through life trying nothing and achieving nothing, living a life of unsatisfying ease. This book encourages us to launch out. Do something good. ...

Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny

2 reviews
Hill Harper

Gotham, 2008

I wish I'd had this growing up
I'm so enthusiastically thrilled at the things Hill Harper is doing and this book will forever put him in a good light to me. I loved that he was writing a book for young guys to use to manuever through this crazy world; but when I heard he was writing a similiar type of book for young ladies, I was thrilled. I read through portions of the book and, honestly, this is something that girls AND ...

Parenting Teens With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)

32 reviews
Foster W. Cline, Jim Fay

Pinon Press, 2006

Love comes naturally, Logic not so much
This book was recommended by my family counselor. A lot of the concepts are exactly what I would have used in my parenting if not for the bully ex-husband constantly telling me I was wrong. I'm now in a position to start parenting in a way that my son can relate to and with concepts he can grasp, instead of with old-fashioned standards that have been ingrained through generations. Some basic ...

Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of ...

94 reviews
Rosalind Wiseman

Three Rivers Press, 2002

Enlightening for Dad
Simply put, I found the book to far exceed my expectations for it. As a male, the author's insights into girls' social roles and interactions were a huge eye-opener. And as the father of three girls, I appreciate all the examples of specific situations girls may find themselves in, how their thinking/social conditioning may have contributed, and how they can extricate themselves. As others ...

The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens

30 reviews
Sean Covey

Fireside, 2006

My sons will read it.
I often buy books and leave them on the coffee table hoping my sons, 13 and 11, will pick them up and read them. They usually don't. But without a word from me, I have found both of them reading this book many times. I am pleased.

Glass

23 reviews
Ellen Hopkins

Margaret K. McElderry, 2007

LOVE IT
I know at first the writing style of the text in the book may throw some people off... but it is what gives the story the actual feel of being there and exploring the crazy chaotic world of meth... great book, wish it was a bit longer, i read it in 6hrs

The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of ...

35 reviews
Madeline Levine

HarperCollins, 2006

Best book for this generation
This is the most informative book I have read in years. I have a troubled teen daughter and I could not understand how our situation got so desperate that we needed to send her to a wilderness program. I thought that with two loving parents and all the advantages in the world that her life would have been wonderful. Now I see why it was not. I have also been able to figure out some of the ...

The Five Love Languages of Teenagers

19 reviews
Gary Chapman

Northfield Publishing, 2000

All parents of Teenagers should read this!
I am a probation officer that teaches a parenting class for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control teenagers. I personally believe in this book so much that I purchase them, out-of-pocket, to give to parents who have perfect attendance in my class. This book has helped them not only with their teenagers, but also with all their relationships.

The Healthy College Cookbook: Quick. Cheap. Easy.

56 reviews
Alexandra Nimetz, Jason Stanley, ...

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1999

Easy to Use
This was an impulse buy that I haven't regretted. It is perfect for the beginning cook or the harried college student. My only complaint is that it doesn't lay flat but that is obvious when you buy it.

It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health (Robie Sex Books)

53 reviews
Robie H. Harris

Candlewick, 2004

It's Perfectly Normal
This book is just what every parent of a preeteen needs. It covers all the "taboo" topics many parents are uncomfortable discussing with their kids. I feel better knowing my daughter is armed with facts as she enters her teen years.

The Film Club: A Memoir

12 reviews
David Gilmour

Twelve, 2008

Touching, absorbing and memorable
It never occurred to me to judge David Gilmour's parenting techniques because he perfectly captures a dilemma known to me. There is your child, adrift, possibly in danger of floating away for good. This is the time for the greatest parenting move ever...and all you can think is, maybe I'm not so good at this parenting stuff. Gilmour reaches deep into himself, to something he is good at, ...

Manners Can Be Fun

20 reviews
Munro Leaf

Universe Publishing, 2004

Great for discussion AND coloring
I picked up my copy of this book at a yard sale. Many of the line drawings have been colored in, and in a few places someone is practicing her letters. It's that sort of ownership this book invites, with its childlike drawings and simple lessons on getting along with others, table manners, sharing, and cleaning up. Halfway through we also meet the Whiny, the Noisie, the Me First, the Bragger, ...

What's Love Got to Do With It: Talking With Your Kids About Sex

3 reviews
John T. Chirban

Thomas Nelson, 2007

Helpful, down-to-earth advice on talking about sex
Dr. Chirban's What's Love Got to Do With It? is a great guide to talking with your kids about sex. I know that for many parents this is a difficult issue, and in this book Dr. Chirban provides warm encouragement and practical ways to open up a continuing dialogue with your kids. While it's important to start sex ed early, it's never too late. I particularly like that Dr. Chirban stresses ...

What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future (What Color Is Your ...

5 reviews
Richard Nelson Bolles, Carol Christen, ...

Ten Speed Press, 2006

Definitely a crucial book for any teenager who cares about his/her future!
Wow! I wish I had this wonderful book when I was a teenager. I remember very vividly when I came across Richard Bolles' 'What Colour is Your Parachute', it was way back in the late 80's/early 90's. At that time, I was embarking on a journey to find out about what I wanted to do with the second half of my life. Naturally, I was attracted to this new book when I saw it in my local bookstore. ...

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