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A Teen's Game Plan for Life

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I'm a Lou Holtz fan, a lot of people I've talked with say the book is just a recycled version of speeches he's given. Well I've never heard him speak in person, so the stories are new to me. Some of the stories relate to his childhood, marriage, goals and obviously coaching at Notre Dame and South Carolina.

It seems that this book is being marketed towards teenagers (I guess that's where they got the title) but I found it inspirational. I'll hang on to it and give it to my son in another 10 years or so when he's a teen.

Lou Holtz's optimistic perspective for promoting successful student athletes is presented in an inspiring and humorous quick read. Don't even break out the highlighter for this book; each chapter and every character building message carries powerful strategies to help student athletes capture the essence of the why's and how's to be a successful person in school, on the playing field, at the workplace, and within our communities! This is a must read for parents and educators interested in promoting strong character for today's adolescents and, in turn, strong leaders for future generations!

This book is so well written for teens, especially boys going through their teen life with no direction. I am a teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students, and I have used it particularly with the ones who are having self doubt and don't feel accepted. Coach Holtz lays it on the line--that it doesn't matter what kind of life or hurdles are thrown at you, you CAN overcome any obstacle to become a better person. It is an easy read, and it covers 5 basic principles with references to some interesting role models, who also had trouble with life decisions. I recommend this for parents or teachers of middle school/high school students, coaches and youth directors.

I bought this book for my nephew for his confirmation. Lou Holtz is an inspiring speaker/writer. My nephew found it to be an interesting and uplifting quick read.

This is a great book for any teen. Easy read, highly inspiring, great goals!

Once I heard this man speak and he really had something to say so I purchased his books to give as gifts to teenagers to guide them in their life journey.