Customer Reviews

Be The Best You Can Be; A Guide to Etiquette and Self-Improvement for Children and Teens

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I found the book to be well written, easy to read, understand, and follow. I discovered many points of etiquette that I had wondered about for years. A great book for the kids with lots of practice questions as well as the answers. Moms, Dads and Kids will benefit greatly in the etiquette department from reading this book. A must for every home library!

An insecure "tomboy" as a pre-teen, I (thankfully)had the good fortune to not only read "Be The Best You Can Be," but be taught by Author Robin Thompson. I learned all that I know about about etiquette from her book and personal instruction. This has helped me come out of my shell & become poised and full of grace. Now an adult, I continually refer back to the book to refresh my memory on certain topics. Most recently I brushed up on "Traveling Tips," "Manners in Public," "Image Makers" and "Image Breakers."

I am a mentor to many children and teenagers (a good habit I acquired from Robin) and have given the book to each of them as Birthday, Christmas and Graduation gifts.

The writing is easy to read and to the point. The quizes within each chapter are highly beneficial because they allow the reader to explore their opinions and decide for themselves what skills they need to work on (without feeling like their parent is "nagging at them to sit up straight and act like a grown-up").

If every child read this book, our world would be a much better place. Our schools should teach this as "Character Education."

Over all, the book is wonderful.

I ordered this book to share with my 4 grandchildren;2 fourteen year olds, 1 eleven year old and a ten year old. My eleven year old granddaughter and I are reading it together. I am so very pleased with the content and the style of writing - very interesting for a young one. Robin Thompson covers so much, from nurturing self-esteem, consideration of others to appropriate table manners, etc. I, too am enjoying it immensely. I choose to give this book a 5 star rating.

Good manners have never gone out of style. "Be the Best You Can Be" not only teaches good manners and proper etiquette in a very readable format, the book also encourages and inspires young people to achieve poise and self-confidence. Well-written and easy to read, this book covers a wide variety of topics, including good posture, phone etiquette, table manners, personal grooming and image. Parents will also likely discover some interesting etiquette tips. Still not sold? My 12-year-old daughter liked the book so well that she wanted - no, insisted - on reading it twice! How's that for reaching one's target audience? Great job, Ms. Thompson!

I found Ms. Thompson's book well written and knowledgeable.
It is simple enough for children to understand, yet contains
information useful for adults.
I have purchased it for my grandchildren and well as gifts for
friends. In turn the friends ordered for their children.
I particularly found the "Image Makers" and "Image Breakers" helpfull for myself.
I strongly recommend it as a teaching tool for children and teens.

"Be The Best You Can Be" is brilliantly written. It is a handy guide for confident living, applicable for any age. Included are practical tips for positive behavior patterns and social skills. It also gives oppotunity for interaction and interesting activities. This book should be on your "Must Have List." Thelma Giffhorn Educator and Lecturer

REALLY WONDERFUL BOOK! I BOUGHT IT FOR MY 14 YR-OLD NEPHEW, GLANCED AT IT AND DECIDED IT HAD GOOD INFO FOR ME! I ORDERED A SECOND COPY, SHARED IT WITH A FRIEND, AND SHE WANTED IT FOR HER DAUGHTER. I JUST ORDERED MY THIRD COPY, AND HOPEFULLY THIS ONE WILL REACH THE KID I BOUGHT IT FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!!!!

Dear Robin,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful book. I use your book to teach charm and etiquette to the young people that are part of my youth self-improvement programs. They find it easy to follow and they refer back to it often. It certainly made my life easy as I put together my program.

Thank you so much for your personal assistance. You never fail to come through when I need help or a suggestion.

Thanks again and keep up the good work.

Sincerely
Henryette Neal

I am a Lawyer who owns a law firm.
I had purchased the book "Be the best you can be" for my grandchildren.
Well, Ms. Thompson, my hat goes off to you.
Because of this book, one of my grandchildren was successful in a job interview and is now employed part time while she attends university.
Another grandchild has developed her confidence level as well as her self esteem.
You are wonderous! Thank you for publishing the information that alot of parents have neglected to teach.
Best wishes Ms. Thompson!

Finally!! A book that has helped my grand children and my friends' children.
This book has shed light on the most common sense and practical things that parents have forgotten to teach their children.
With the aid of Robin Thompson's book, my grand child had a successful job interview and has a great attitude and outlook on life.
Ms. Thompson, you have helped create a leader who now has self esteem and confidence and it's all because of this wonderful book.
I have shared this with my collegues at the law firm that I own and believe me, they all want the book.
Hats off to you Ms. Thompson!