I bought copies of this book for both myself and my daughter. I hope that she will read it, because she needs this sort of guidance.
I especially like the parts of the book that discuss the different “voices” each of us hears inside our own minds. (Obviously I’m not referring to schizophrenia, which is beyond the scope of this book.) I actually think the author could expand on this tip-off and go into greater detail, because too many of us struggle with these inner voices. It’s hard, maybe too hard, to know which is the authentic self, the inner voice that wants each of us to succeed. Particularly for those who have grown up in homes filled with conflict—especially with parents prone to lashing out verbally because they lack self-control. The damage done to young minds by the voices that speak scornfully, rather than in hopeful and helpful ways, can be frightening and even devastating. This book helps discern those inner voices.
I also like the author’s tone throughout most of the book. She sounds sincere, not condescending and not as though everything is just so easy if you just do this or that. There are, however, some parts of the book that either were not realistic-sounding or did not acknowledge the serious difficulties some teens face in enough detail. It’s still a very helpful book, though many teens will not be able to use the advice. (If you’re living in a homeless shelter, or in foster homes, life is that much harder.)
There are lots of topics that will make for good discussion with a teen who will talk to you. I especially liked the parts about how even very young children take responsibility for their safety, by staying close to caretakers, watching to make sure their caretakers are close by, etc. It made me see preschoolers holding onto mommy’s hand or skirt in a different way. It’s true. Our children are more active in keeping themselves safe than I had previously thought.
I liked this book. I hope my daughter will read it.
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