Stay Strong: Simple Lessons For Success In Life [Hardcover]

Terrie Williams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Stay Strong | Publication Date: May 1, 2001

As the head of her own public relations firm, Terrie Williams has worked with some of the biggest names in entertainment, like Chris Rock, Janet Jackson, and Wesley Snipes. Here, she tells the amazing story of her career and shares the secrets of her success‹the same secrets she shares with the stars. Part inspiration, part advice, STAY STRONG helps teens achieve their dreams. Terrie knows what it takes to succeed‹and her advice really works.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Public relations guru Terrie Williams, author of The Personal Touch: What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast-Paced Business World, has decided to try her hand at advising teens, and the result reads like a hip-hop version of Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. In Stay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for Teens, Williams breaks down what she believes are common negative adolescent attitudes ("It's all about money,", "How I talk is my business," etc.) and then goes on to challenge the reader to reassess those attitudes and turn them around. For example, in the chapter on how to make conversation, she writes: "Be careful of using words and phrases so full of slang that give the message 'You are not one of us' or 'I am not interested in you enough to speak in a way I know you'll understand.' It's just rude.... You are stronger when you are able to communicate with anyone. So, enjoy your slang but know when not to use it." Like Chicken Soup, her text also incorporates true stories. Some of these stories are about celebrities such as Eddie Murphy and Camryn Manheim, but most come from ordinary teens and their experiences. Original rap lyrics that illustrate the theme of each chapter and a down-to-earth introduction by Queen Latifah will make this work especially appealing to urban teens. Stay Strong is a sassy, street-smart addition to the growing body of self-help literature for adolescents. The book includes a bibliography and a recommended reading list. (Ages 12 and older) --Jennifer Hubert

From Publishers Weekly

Teens looking for inspiration and advice may appreciate Stay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for Teens by Terrie Williams. The author, an African-American entrepreneur with her own public relations agency (representing high-profile entertainers, athletes and corporations), shares key principles for getting what you want out of life. For instance, in explaining the importance of being honest and standing up to friends and family for what you believe in, she writes: "A wise man once said, `If I won't lie for you, I won't lie to you.' " In her examples, she also uses quotes and stories from teenagers.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439129710
• ISBN-13: 978-0439129718
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,860,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Same Old Thing, November 13, 2006

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MzCaramel (From The Bay to The A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stay Strong : Simple Life Lessons for Teens (Paperback)

This book is great for two types of children: a grammar-school child that has yet to experience the peer pressure described in this book and a high-risk child that requires the positive reinforcement she/he lacks at home.

From a teen-ager's perspective, the book is boring and is filled with what my 13-year-old describes as "the same old thing." This book appeals to the misguided and naive, neither of which my child happens to be.

From a parental perspective, the book reinforces a passive approach to addressing combative people/situations with which I had much difficulty advocating. On a personal level, the author believes her life experiences qualifies her to write an advice book of this nature and I applaud her efforts; however, she will probably feel differently about 50% of the advice she has given AFTER she has raised her own children.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 20, 2005

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B. Butler (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stay Strong : Simple Life Lessons for Teens (Paperback)

Brought this book for my 15 year old who read it in no time which is a welcomed change for her