In 30 first-person accounts, teens tell how they overcame major life obstacles. Many aren t the everyday problems most kids encounter, which makes their stories especially compelling and their successes especially inspiring. As teens read The Struggle to Be Strong, they discover they re not alone in facing life s difficulties. They learn about seven resiliencies insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, humor, and morality that everyone needs to survive and thrive in even the toughest times. Vivid, articulate, and candid, this book will motivate readers of all ages to build the skills and strengths they need to triumph over adversity.

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In 30 first-person accounts, teens tell how they overcame major life obstacles. Many aren t the everyday problems most kids encounter, which makes their stories especially compelling and their successes especially inspiring. As teens read The Struggle to Be Strong, they discover they re not alone in facing life s difficulties. They learn about seven resiliencies insight, independence, relationships, initiative, creativity, humor, and morality that everyone needs to survive and thrive in even the toughest times. Vivid, articulate, and candid, this book will motivate readers of all ages to build the skills and strengths they need to triumph over adversity.

January 2000

ISBN: 9781575420790