The Struggle to Be Strong: True Stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times (Updated Edition)
Through thirty first-person teen narratives, including new stories on social media and gender identity, readers learn about seven resiliencies everyone needs to survive and thrive. Otis deals with the real-life consequences of online aggression; Artiqua dates a boy of another race despite her family’s opposition. Charlene is raising her brothers and sisters because their mother is addicted to drugs; Craig is gay and worried about coming out. All of these teens have had more than their share of troubles. And all have the resiliency needed to face their troubles, live through them, and move forward with courage, confidence, and hope. In thirty first-person narratives, teen writers share how they’ve overcome obstacles in their lives. As teens read, they discover they’re not alone in facing life’s difficulties. They learn about seven resiliencies everyone needs to survive and thrive in even the toughest times:
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- insight
- independence
- relationships
- initiative
- creativity
- humor
- morality
The Struggle to Be Strong: True Stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times (Updated Edition)
Through thirty first-person teen narratives, including new stories on social media and gender identity, readers learn about seven resiliencies everyone needs to survive and thrive. Otis deals with the real-life consequences of online aggression; Artiqua dates a boy of another race despite her family’s opposition. Charlene is raising her brothers and sisters because their mother is addicted to drugs; Craig is gay and worried about coming out. All of these teens have had more than their share of troubles. And all have the resiliency needed to face their troubles, live through them, and move forward with courage, confidence, and hope. In thirty first-person narratives, teen writers share how they’ve overcome obstacles in their lives. As teens read, they discover they’re not alone in facing life’s difficulties. They learn about seven resiliencies everyone needs to survive and thrive in even the toughest times:
- insight
- independence
- relationships
- initiative
- creativity
- humor
- morality
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The Struggle to Be Strong: True Stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times (Updated Edition)
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781631984600 |
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Publisher: | Free Spirit Publishing |
Publication date: | 08/26/2019 |
Edition description: | Updated Edition |
Pages: | 192 |
Sales rank: | 178,181 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
Age Range: | 13 - 18 Years |
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