The Secret to Teen Power [Hardcover]

Paul Harrington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2009

Since its original publication, The Secret has inspired millions to live extraordinary lives. The Secret to Teen Power makes the knowledge of the law of attraction accessible and relevant to today’s teens. It explains the law of attraction in relation to teen issues such as friends and relationships, schoolwork, and self-image. It explains how teens can transform their own lives and live their dreams, by understanding and using the power they have in their hands. The Secret to Teen Power promises to follow the path of The Secret, inspiring teens and young people to bring joy and harmony to all aspects of their lives.

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Grade 8 Up—Harrington promises to reveal the most powerful law in the universe that teens can then use to "create the life of their dreams." He calls it the "law of attraction." He goes on to promote believing in oneself and following one's passions as a way to find fame and fortune. Thinking positive thoughts is all well and good, but when the author writes that optimistic thinking will clear up pimples or that avoiding news coverage about current events (because it will only attract bad thoughts) will keep you healthy and on the right track, it puts the credibility of this self-help guide in doubt. Then Harrington writes that whatever happens to you is a result of what you think about. "Victims of tragedy didn't ask for their fate (and they totally didn't deserve it). They probably didn't even know they were capable of attracting stuff. But still, there's an attraction. And that's because the law of attraction operates whether you know about it or not. People who don't know THE SECRET are attracting by default." This is cruel advice to give to an adolescent. If a 13-year-old who is being abused reads this, will he think that the abuse is his fault because he attracted it? What about a 17-year-old whose boyfriend hits her? Did she attract the violence? This is a philosophy of blaming the victims, placing the onus for bad things happening in their lives squarely on them.—Geri Diorio, The Ridgefield Library, CT
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About the Author

Como productor de la pelÍcula El Secreto, Paul Harrington aprendiÓ los principios directamente de Rhonda Byrne, autora de El Secreto. Paul no sÓlo transformÓ su propia vida, sino tambiÉn logrÓ leer miles y miles de cartas procedentes de personas alrededor del mundo que habÍan utilizado El Secreto para comenzar a vivir la vida de sus sueÑos.

 

Sin embargo, fue la propia hija adolescente de Paul quien lo inspirÓ a tomar este conocimiento y adaptarlo para una audiencia adolescente. Con El Secreto para Adolescentes, el sueÑo de Paul es que los adolescentes en todo el mundo comprendan el poder que tienen sobre sus propios destinos para lanzarse confiadamente al mundo ¡y crear una vida que no sea menos que una obra maestra!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse/Beyond Words; 1 edition (September 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141699498X
• ISBN-13: 978-1416994985
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Teen Health > Self-Esteem
  • #5 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Social Science
  • #6 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Teen Health > Mental Health

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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to teach kids about prosperity!!, September 15, 2009

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I have been waiting for this book!!

For the last couple of years, I have been working on teaching "The Secret" to my 12-year-old daughter, explaining to her about mindfulness and how to be deliberate in her thought. Have read just about every book by Esther Hicks. Also followed the "plan" in Ask Believe Receive, which has really brought us closer, since we worked on manifesting things as a team. Still, I wanted something made for a younger audience, to break down everything in a way she could easily understand. This book does that.

This book is very similar to the Secret (and follows the same basic outline) but a little more "hip" as far as language goes. It's done in a way kids can relate to, yet still holds the same basic message.

This is the book you wished you had as a kid. It encourages hopes and dreams and let's you know what you want is possible! Even if you're skeptical of the Law of Attraction, to me, this aspect is worth buying it for. It is very encouraging.

The Outline:

INTRODUCTION
THE SECRET REVEALED
THE SECRET MADE SIMPLE
HOW TO USE THE SECRET
POWERFUL PROCESSES
THE SECRET TO MONEY
THE SECRET TO RELATIONSHIPS
THE SECRET TO HEALTH
THE SECRET TO THE WORLD
THE SECRET TO YOU
THE SECRET TO LIFE

Pretty much everything a teen goes through is here, with some stuff my generation wasn't aware of, such as the environment and global community.

I am looking forward to going through this with my daughter.

Something I have done, which you may find helpful, is purchase two copies. I did this so my daughter can give a copy to one of her friends and they can work on manifesting things together. In all the reading I have done, as well as from personal experience, I have found that it is very helpful to have a group of like-minded people in your life. Doing this is one way to make sure she has that.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!, October 3, 2009

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Joselit J. "Josy" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

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I am 16 and reading this book was the best thing I could have ever done.
It has made my life better and I have never felt happier
It has made me belief that I can accomplish whatever dream I want to
and it has definately made me love myself more
I want to personally recommend this book to any teenager who has not read it and if your an adult I recommend The Secret by Rhonda Brynne- my mom is in love with it!
if I could I would give this book a rating higher than 5 stars :)

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Book to Add to the Secret Legacy!, September 26, 2009

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Andrea Samadi "Teen Self-Esteem Coach" (Chandler, Arizona) - See all my reviews

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Paul Harrington writes a powerful work for teens who really do need to hear The Secret message in "teen language" so they can implement these concepts into their daily lives. He uses teen specific experiences to help motivate and inspire the teen reader who will pick up this book, looking to learn how to improve their own life. I also enjoyed reading examples taken from popular movies like Star Wars ,The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and He's Just Not That Into Your where this often abstract information is brought to life in the minds of the teenager.
The color on each page holds the reader's attention, so they can continue to learn this valuable information that is broken down into 10 powerful chapters, coaching teens towards a better future. Andrea Samadi, author of
The Secret for Teens Revealed: How Parents, Teachers, and Teenagers Can Inspire Leadership and Transform Lives