Help Yourself for Teens: Real-Life Advice for Real-Life Challenges [Mass Market Paperback]

Dave Pelzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2005

Dave Pelzer continues his tireless crusade against despair with Help Yourself for Teens, an uplifting new book written specifically for young adults.

Sharing stories of his own adolescent struggles—fighting for his life against his alcoholic mother and enduring outrageous oppression at the hands of bullies and false friends—Pelzer imparts advice to help young people rise above their circumstances and achieve greatness. He offers teenagers practical solutions for overcoming their own hardships, focusing on three areas: facing current and past problems; realizing the importance of decisions; and finally, never giving up on oneself. Through it all, Pelzer never lets hisreaders forget that they alone have control over the outcomes of their lives.

Part self-help book and part inspirational memoir, Help Yourself for Teens is anempowering and uplifting guide to growing up in an often difficult world.

Editorial Reviews

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'Pelzer's unyielding determination inspires us all. He is a living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds.' Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul 'What has made Dave Pelzer's story a bestseller is that it is a story of redemption. It is a story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph.' Daily Mail --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Dave Pelzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Child Called “It", The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave, Help Yourself, and The Privilege of Youth. He travels more than 250 days a year throughout the nation speaking to large groups of youth and adults on the topics of resilience and overcoming obstacles.  He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, and The Montel Williams Show, among other national shows.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Plume; 1St Edition edition (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452286522
• ISBN-13: 978-0452286528
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,848 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Teen Health > Mental Health
  • #73 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Social Science

More About the Author

Dave Pelzer is recognised as one of America's most effective and respected communicators addressing corporations, conventions and health/psychology/primary care workers. His unique accomplishments have garnered personal commendations from Ronald Reagan and George Bush. He was selected as torchbearer for the 1996 Olympic Torch relay. He has dedicated his life to helping others help themselves.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overcome the hard stuff and rise!, December 27, 2006

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This review is from: Help Yourself for Teens: Real-Life Advice for Real-Life Challenges (Mass Market Paperback)

This is one of the best self help books I've read for any age (and I've read a lot). Author Dave Pelzer writes in a way that is so encouraging and real. He shares parts of his own story of abuse (which he writes about fully in his book titled "A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive"), how he overcame challenges to rise, and he gives great guidance--the common sense that's not always so common. This book is honest, from the heart with brains.

"Help Yourself for Teens" is set up in three parts: Dealing with Life (five chapters), Choices You Make Now and Where they Can Lead You in Your Future (three chapters), and Personal Resolve (two chapters). It's like a letter from a personal coach, one who's really on your side and let's you know that you matter. This book tells you "You can do it!" and gives you tools. It is a timeless gem. I recommend it whole heartedly to any one who wants encouragement and inspiration.

Laya Saul, author of the self help book for teens "You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way"

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HELP YOURSELF FOR TEENS, April 3, 2008

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This review is from: Help Yourself for Teens: Real-Life Advice for Real-Life Challenges (Mass Market Paperback)

I had purchased this book for my daughter. I have read all of his books and I am having her read them. She was inspired and greatful. It actually brought us closer together. I read this book myself it is wonderful and full of usefull and great advice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for teenage tough times, January 1, 2011

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I purchased this book for my niece who is about to hit the trying teen years. It is important for teenagers to have positive role models and after reading about David Pelzer's life and his ability to overcome such a difficult childhood, his life is an inspiration and exemplifies that despite your circumstances, you can still carve your own road in life.