Running the Rapids [Paperback]

Kevin Leman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2005

Ever been white-water rafting? That sudden rush of adrenaline, exhilaration, and white-knuckle terror and that overwhelming sense of foreboding that leaves you gasping for breath and hoping against all hope you'll live to see another day? If so, then you know the thrill, the terror, the risks, and, yes, the rewards of raising adolescents! So strap on your life preserver and join Dr. Kevin Leman as he guides you through the turbulent waters of adolescence. Peer pressure, self-image, dating, sex—Leman covers them all in his trademark “no-holds-barred” style that will bring a smile to the faces and hope to the hearts of even the most beleaguered parents.

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About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The best-selling and award-winning author has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including The View with Barbara Walters, Today, Oprah, CBS's The Early Show, Live with Regis Philbin, CNN's American Morning, and LIFE Today with James Robison. Dr. Leman has served as a contributing family psychologist to Good Morning America. He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson. They have five children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (August 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842374132
• ISBN-13: 978-0842374132
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #107,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Teen Health > Sexuality

More About the Author

Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, radio and television personality, and speaker, has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology. The best-selling and award-winning author has made house calls for hundreds of radio and television programs, including "The View" with Barbara Walters, "The Today Show," "Oprah," CBS's "The Early Show," "Live with Regis Philbin," CNN's "American Morning," and "LIFE Today" with James Robison, and he has served as a contributing family psychologist to "Good Morning America." He is the founder and president of Couples of Promise, an organization designed and committed to helping couples remain happily married. Dr. Leman is also a charter faculty member of iQuestions.com. He has written over 30 best-selling books about marriage and family issues, including "The Birth Order Book" and "Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage." Dr. Leman and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson. They have five children.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wit, Widom & Reality, November 17, 2002

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Marty Anderson "Marty Anderson" (West Dundee, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adolescence Isn't Terminal (Hardcover)

Kevin Leman provides a great resource for parents of teens. Its chapter summaries, the twenty rules parents must know and the Teenager's Ten Commandments to Parents are useful quick-read reminders for reference even after reading the book. Dr. Leman presents the material with humor and insight using real experiences from his life and professional practice. Parents will feel strengthened by reading this book.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must for Parents, December 25, 2002

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Angela Brown (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adolescence Isn't Terminal (Hardcover)

Way to go Dr. Leman!
This book is chock full of research, practice, case studies and empirical wisdom that every parent should tap into.
Want to get along with your teen or tween? Do you want to evolve from an "uncool parent" to being a respected support system your kid(s) can count on? This book is for you.
With an easy, to read format you can change your relationship with your child within minutes of your first browse through.
Great investment!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every parent needs this book!!, July 24, 2004

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C. Holmes (Franklin, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adolescence Isn't Terminal (Hardcover)

I checked this out from the library and it was such a wonderful resource I am now ordering a copy to keep!!