Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (Youth, Family, and Culture) [Paperback]

Chap Clark (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2011 | Series: Youth, Family, and Culture

Hurt provided a vivid and insightful view into the world of today's teenagers. Now leading youth ministry expert Chap Clark substantially updates and revises his groundbreaking bestseller (over 55,000 copies sold). Hurt 2.0 features a new chapter on youth at society's margins and new material on social networking and gaming. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with new research, statistics, quotations, and documentation.

Praise for the first edition

"Based on solid research and years of insightful observation, Hurt offers a deep and penetrating look into the contemporary adolescent experience that will serve us well as we work to have a prophetic, preventive, and redemptive influence on the world of today's youth culture."--Walt Mueller, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

"A daring yet hopeful glance into the underworld of teen promiscuity, self-mutilation, and suicide. . . . A groundbreaking resource for parents, youth ministers, and counselors."--ForeWord

"Clark's classic book [is] highly recommended by youth workers and educators who write about teenage stress. It is foundational reading that provides valuable insight into the hurting hearts of young people."--YouthWorker Journal

"Clark has been stepping inside the world of teenagers for many years. This book is a unique invitation for us to join him in their world. When we finish this journey, we will care more about kids and understand who they are and the challenges they face."--Denny Rydberg, Young Life

"Drawing together research from many others along with his fresh exploration into the world beneath, Clark paints a compelling picture of adolescent life. . . . This book is a must-read for anyone who has any contact with adolescents."--Journal of Youth Ministry

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Youth ministry expert Chap Clark substantially updates and revises his groundbreaking book with a new chapter on youth at society's margins; fresh material on social networking and gaming; and the latest research, statistics, and documentation throughout.

"The youth of our culture have been deeply wounded by our collective neglect and adult-driven self-focus. Young people need adults to understand what they are going through and people to care about them without a personal agenda. This book was very helpful to me, and my attitude toward teens will never be the same."--Doug Fields, speaker; author, Speaking to Teenagers

"As parents of teenagers and as a family deeply invested in developing the leadership potential of young men and women, my wife and I recognize in Hurt 2.0 what we have been seeing and sensing but haven't been able to name. Chap Clark's research has helped us to understand what kids today are experiencing and how we can create a better present and a brighter future for our youth."--Eric McAfee, Silicon Valley entrepreneur; venture capitalist; chairman, McAfee Capital

"Based on solid research and years of insightful observation, Clark's Hurt 2.0 serves to open the eyes of parents, youth workers, pastors, educators, and youth-serving professionals to realities from which the church has too often chosen to look away. Hurt 2.0 offers a deep and penetrating look into the contemporary adolescent experience that will serve us well as we work to have a prophetic, preventive, and redemptive influence on the world of today's youth culture."--Walt Mueller, president, Center for Parent/Youth Understanding

"Chap Clark has spent years studying the lives and hearts of kids, and as parents of three teenagers, we are personally grateful for his insight and work. In Hurt 2.0, Chap takes us deeper into their world, helping us to better understand not only our own kids but also all young people."--Ronnie Lott, former All-Pro, NFL defensive back, and Karen Lott, children's advocate

About the Author

Chap Clark (PhD, University of Denver) is vice provost for regional campuses and master's programs and professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he also serves as director of the Student Leadership Project and the Institute of Youth Ministry. He is currently based in Seattle, Washington, to give special focus to Fuller Northwest. A well-known youth ministry practitioner, Clark is the senior editor of YouthWorker Journal and the author of several books on adolescence, parenting, and youth ministry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (June 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080103941X
• ISBN-13: 978-0801039416
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Chap Clark (PhD, University of Denver) is the Associate Provost and professor of Youth, Family, and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, formerly the senior editor of YouthWorker Journal, a Sojourner contributing writer and "Red Letter Communicator," and president of ParenTeen™ and HURT Seminars. He is a speaker, trainer, consultant, as well as the author of over 20 books, including Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers Baker Academic, 2011); When Kids Hurt: Helping adults navigate the adolescent maze (Baker, 2009), Hurt: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (Baker Academic, 2004, CBA Silver Medalist for Book of the Year), Disconnected: Parenting Teens in a MySpace World, Deep Ministry in a Shallow World and the recent Deep Justice in a Broken World. Chap has served in many diverse settings over his career, in the church, parachurch, and industry. He was on the Young Life staff for 15 years as an Area and Regional Director, and for the past 20 while a seminary professor, Chap has served as an executive pastor, a senior pastor, and a consulting producer for a New Line television reality show. He is a highly acclaimed resource for community, adult, youth, and family conferences, as well as media, board, corporate and educational consulting and training.

Dee and Chap have been married for over 32 years, and have partnered together in ministry, as well as speaking and writing throughout their married life. They have three grown children: Chap, Jr. (31), Rob (28) and Katie (25). They make their home in Gig Harbor, WA.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hurt 2.0 [2-Sentence Book Review] September 10, 2011

By Ben Patterson

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What is the book about?
"Hurt 2.0' is about getting inside the world of today's teenagers. Chap's purpose is to share how life is different for today's high school students.

What do I think about it?
The research, stories, and candor is fantastic. This book will pop the eyes and open the minds of those who work with teens.

What got me pumped up?
The real-life-hold-nothing-back approach is wonderful . I don't have teenage kids yet but this book has given me tremendous insight into what is combating the way my wife and I want to raise our children.

What was deflating?
I thought there would be more updated material. Yes, there are a couple of new chapters as well as new stories here and there but for the most part this book is paragraph-for-paragraph of the first version.

"So, would you recommend it?"
Of course, you can't go wrong with Chap's research! But if you're expecting a whole lot more than what was included the first edition then you won't get it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful. December 2, 2011

By Matthew Kresge

Format:Paperback

Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers by Chap Clark is the updated version of his first edition Hurt. In this updated edition, Clark has added a new chapter, updated material and research, and provided more documentation throughout his book. Clark continues to look into the lives of our youth today. Not only that, Clark is passionate about our youth today. With that said, here are some of my thoughts concerning Hurt 2.0.

Hurt 2.0 is compiled into three parts. In the first part, The Changing Adolescent World, Clark lays the foundation for his book. He examines two foundational issues (abandonment and the world beneath) that our youth are struggling with today. The second part, The Landscape of the World Beneath, seeks to examine aspects of the youth's life with the understanding from part one. In this section, the bulk of Clark's research appears. He looks into aspects of culture such as peers, school, family, sports, sex, and more. The last part, Where Do We Go From Here, searches for solutions and strategies to turn the tide of abandonment.

So to whom is Clark writing all of this? When I first received this book I would have said it was written to anyone seeking to understand youth. While I still hold to this position I do so only half heartedly. After reading the book, I would suggest that Clark seems to be writing to more scholarly minded people. I do think parents, youth pastors and other youth workers can benefit a great deal from this book. However, I do not see them as the primary audience of it. (Chap, if you read this, feel free to correct me if I am wrong).

With that said, here are a few things I really liked about the book and two things I struggled with.

A Few Likes

Part 1 - I really Clark's work on abandonment and the world beneath. One of the most eye opening moments in the book were these two chapters. I truly believe that the book is worth the purchase just for these two chapters. It gave me a lot to think about that I previously never considered.

Passion - I really enjoyed Clark's passion for youth. It would be easy to write a book and not deeply care about your subject. I imagine some would say that your research is skewed if you care too deeply about the subject. However, I think Clark's passion fuels his research and this is a plus.

Two Struggles

Small Agenda? - While reading the second part of Chap's book, I struggled at moments. I think he raised important topics and even presented truthful claims. I am grateful for the topics that he chose to research and recognize them as extremely influential in a student's life. However, I think parts of his research were geared to fit his systematic abandonment idea. Thus, the research seemed tailored to fit that claim. Even though this was a struggle, I do not think any of this invalidates his research. I think he looks deeply and honestly into the world of youth.

No workable solutions - Clark closes the book with strategies to turn the tide. However, I find these to be really impractical. Maybe that is just me. Nevertheless, I think this book offers good research regardless of its solutions.
Overall, I believe Clark's book is beneficial to anyone working with youth. As I said above, I think part one is excellent and validates the purchase of this book. Maybe you are looking for a resource that helps you to better understand the world of teenagers. This could certainly be a beneficial book for you.

I received this book free from Baker Academic Publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hurt review December 1, 2011

By tessismom

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This book is a very good book in helping us to understand Adolescents and their problems. A must read if you have teenage children.