“Being real” is one of Keith’s fortes, as he writes about the challenges faced by teens and the battles they must wage in order to succeed in life. He is clear about the choices they will have to make and how their peers will not always be supportive of their choices. Interestingly, he reminds us all that we are all unique and that the idea of facing our “equals” is a myth, for being unique, we have no equal, and thus, no peers. The Life of Teenagers Ain’t No Joke is an excellent read for teenagers… It is a book that empowers our youth, and in their empowerment, these youth will need continued guidance – guidance which will best come from their parents.
Cynthis Parker, BellaOnline’s Single Parent Editor
Wright has written this book in order to help teenagers become all they can be, regardless of the situation from which they may come… from the role of the people in the home who have a big influence on a teenager, to the peers with whom a teenager hangs out, to the Internet's influence, and on to shaking up the world by preparing oneself through education to be the best person they can become.
Wright tries to show teenagers, through the valuable “Teen Truths” that they need to make every minute count of their childhood, because they never will get a second chance at it. He challenges teenagers to be a better person every day. - guard your life, learn from every day experiences, avoid the pitfalls along the way, and go out and conquer the world.
The world will, one day, belong to the youth of today. We need strong leaders, and teenagers can make that difference in the world tomorrow. Wright has done a remarkable job in this respect, with all the Truths he has presented in his book. I highly recommend this book and give it 5 stars
Barbara Sanders, Tidbits And Treasures Blog, Homemaker, Mother of 2, Grandmother of 5 |
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The author touches on several issues that if translated into a letter, would probably read as follows:
Dear Teen, Many don't expect much of you, but I know they're wrong. I believe that it is because society expects so little of you, that you give little. In this book, I turn that all around. I expect a lot of you and I know you can do it! No matter what society says, you can achieve great things! You were born with everything you will ever need to fulfill your dream already deposited inside of you. However, this does not mean that it will be accomplished without input on your behalf… Will it be easy? I won't lie to you. No it won't, but it will be easier for you, than it was for the people in history who paved the way for you through their struggles. Your possibilities are endless and the only one who will be able to stop you--is you! So let's get started! … Sincerely, The Author.
D.S. White for Active Christian Media |
This book is filled with down to earth, practical advice for our teenagers. It reaches out to them on their level relating to their daily struggles, temptations and pressures they face… Wright shares many personal examples from his own life to teach each numerical “No Joke Teen Truths”. He doesn’t speak over their head or below; he speaks right to their heart and challenges them to make a difference in their own life one step or truth at a time. Through the use of inspiration, he shows teens what a difference time, effort and perseverance can make in their own life
I would recommend this book to all parents who have children, not just teenagers. This book would be a great benefit to read prior to entering into the teenage years, as well, again when faced with the teenage years… achieves his goal of inspiration and encouragement to teens in such a way that when you read this book as an adult you will wish you had this how-to-manual when you were growing up
Melissa Waters, Homeschool Mother & Editor of Bellaonline Journals |
