The Struggle to Be Strong
True Stories by Teens about Overcoming Tough Times
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
Published on 15. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-57542-079-0 (ISBN)
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Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"Engaging, empowering testimony to today's teens struggling to make something of themselves." -Voice of Youth Advocates "Easy to read and often inspiring." -School Library Journal "An important resource." -Youthworker Parent's Guide Award Parent Council (R) SelectionMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 13 to 99 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
black & white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
323 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57542-079-0 (9781575420790)
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Al Desetta | Sybil Wolin
The Struggle to Be Strong
True Stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times (Updated Edition)
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08/2019
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
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Persons
Al Desetta, M.A., is an editor at Youth Communication, a New York-based nonprofit organization that teaches writing, journalism, and leadership skills to inner-city teens.
Sybil Wolin, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist and co-director of Project Resilience, a private initiative based in Washington, D.C., that trains professionals to help youth and adults overcome hardships.
Sybil Wolin, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist and co-director of Project Resilience, a private initiative based in Washington, D.C., that trains professionals to help youth and adults overcome hardships.