Customer Reviews

The Struggle to Be Strong: True Stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times

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This is a great book to use with teens who are going through difficult times. I have used it in therapy sessions and my kids have been able to connect to the situations that the young authors write about.

The stories in The Struggle to Be Strong ring with truth and authenticity to which teenagers can relate. I used this book in my classroom with the high school students I taught in a psychiatric day treatment facility. Their therapist also used it in group with them. No one can speak to our problems like someone who has been there. Their own experiences bring the authority to the teenaged authors of these stories, and their voices speak to other teens who find themselves mired in overwhelming situations. A great book for any teenager; a therapeutic book for those with intense needs.

This was an okay book, just not my favorite. It did have some helpful stories and can relate to a lot of the problems teens have today, but some of the stories just seemed to drag on and have not point to them. Other than that, this was a very good book.

I was first introduced to this book while substitute teaching. The students in my class were reading the book, and they were so excited about the stories and really connected to them. I was so impressed by their enthusiasm I bought the book for my 16 year old granddaughter who was struggling with her own tough times. She loved it!!!

I like the book because it realated to everyday life and some of the stuff or stories in the book reminded me of me. I like changes so i thought if i read this book it would be good.