The African-American Teenager’s Guide will answer questions about sex, pregnancy, dating, rape, gangs, homosexuality, friendship, peer pressure and depression. It will teach teens the value of time and responsibility in relation to their family, friends, classmates, teachers, associates and give them information that helps them make the right decisions and handle situations completely on their own. Teens will learn the right way to change frightening situations to enlightening situations and they will be able to establish new ways to organize themselves and handle money matters, including planning, earning and saving toward their college expenses.
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The book title is somewhat misleading, but written in a direct, easy voice, this self-help guide offers a wealth of practical information and advice about a huge range of topics--family, friends, sexual orientation, work, safety, spirituality, and more. There actually isn't much about sex (other than some discussion of homosexuality, which is given open acceptance), and besides a list of black colleges, the focus is not on being African American. The organization is haphazard, and there's little mention of further readings; but teens will use the detailed contents page to find what they want. There's an excellent chapter on family structures, including single-parent, adoptive, and same-sex, and one section talks in detail about responsible teen parenting. Never condescending, Harris-Johnson is reassuring and upbeat about hard times, whether it's bullying, a death in the family, or depression. Teens will welcome the facts, the openness, the emotional support, and the respect. Hazel Rochman
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"...offers countless miscellaneous tips and hints on all subjects that are important to teens." -- Tamika Barnes, Book Reviews Editor, Foreword magazine
"A valuable resource! Harris-Johnson's guide will assist in improving the lives of many African-American youth". -- Ann Burns, Editor, Library Journal
"It is the ultimate guide to growing up! A must-have for every school, every library and every teen-occupied household." -- Yvonne Rose, Author, "Is Modeling For You
"Teens will welcome the facts, the openness, the emotional support and the respect." -- Hazel Rochman, Booklist
"The text is readable, educational and motivational. Many teenagers will find this guide nurturing and empowering." -- Today's Librarian
"A valuable resource! Harris-Johnson's guide will assist in improving the lives of many African-American youth". -- Ann Burns, Editor, Library Journal
"It is the ultimate guide to growing up! A must-have for every school, every library and every teen-occupied household." -- Yvonne Rose, Author, "Is Modeling For You
"Teens will welcome the facts, the openness, the emotional support and the respect." -- Hazel Rochman, Booklist
"The text is readable, educational and motivational. Many teenagers will find this guide nurturing and empowering." -- Today's Librarian
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Informative!!,
This review is from: The African American Guide to Personal Growth, Health, Safety, Sex and Survival : Living and Learning in the 21st Century (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book for teens. I work with teens and provided a copy of this book to all - they loved it!! It answers the questions that they want to know the answers to - but not sure how to ask. It answers questions that they have had, have and will have. It covers everything teens care about from A-Z. A wonderful resource. If you have a teen, work with teens, or just know a teen, consider this as a gift. This book is a wonderful contribution to the great books by and for African-Americans.
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By Wanda E. Johnson (Bowie Md) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The African American Guide to Personal Growth, Health, Safety, Sex and Survival : Living and Learning in the 21st Century (Paperback)
The African-American population has been awaiting this book for a long time! What better way to help keep your teenager safe and informed, especially when you're not around! This magnificent book covers everything, from setting your alarm at night to good grooming and shopping tips. It is well written, clear, concise and easy to read. Each chapter has its own personality and flavor. Your teenager can look up individual subjects or read it like a novel. It promises to give information persuasively, while gently guiding your child in the right direction. I highly recommend this book for all pre-teens, teens and young adults!
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AWESOME!!!,
By LW "SMARTGIRL2004" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The African American Guide to Personal Growth, Health, Safety, Sex and Survival : Living and Learning in the 21st Century (Paperback)
THIS BOOK WAS AWESOME WITH ME AS A YOUNG ADULT THIS BOOK WAS VERY INFORMING BOOK ABOUT INFORMATION US TEENAGERS/YOUNG ADULTS NEED TO KNOW. ITS NOT HARD TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW IF YOU HAVE THE FOCUS AND MINDSET TO WANT TO DO RIGHT WITH YOUR LIFE AND WANT TO UNDERSTAND THINGS. SO MRS. HARRIS-JOHNSON WROTE THIS BOOK AND MANY OF TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS SHOULD READ IT ALSO ITS AWESOME.
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The first step in your plan for personal growth is to take an honest look at yourself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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The first step in your plan for personal growth is to take an honest look at yourself. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
plan for personal growth, adjective suffix, responsible family member, coping tool, noun suffix, negative activities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Service Offer, Product Offer, Chamber of Commerce, Black Americans, Informal Will, Service Provide, Yellow Pages Directory New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Reinventing The Family: Lesbian and Gay Parents by Laura Benkov on page 82, and Back Matter
- South Carolina State University (College History Series) by Frank C. Martin II on page 186
- Stay Strong : Simple Life Lessons for Teens by Terrie Williams in Front Matter
- Mental Illness: Changes and Trends by Philip Bean in Back Matter
- Effective Parents/Responsible Children: A Guide to Confident Parenting by Robert Eimers in Back Matter
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