
"The time is always right to do what is right."-- Martin Luther King, Jr."You have to accept who you are -- and that is beautiful."-- Alicia Keys"English? Who needs that? I'm never going to England."-- Homer J. SimpsonMaking friends, finding true love, enduring rough days at school, or just being yourself -- we all meet new (and old!) challenges every day. Carol Weston, teen advice columnist, has good advice for whatever you're facing.In For Teens Only, Carol collects the words and thoughts of the wisest and wittiest thinkers of all time from every corner of the globe, from Pablo Picasso to Jennifer Lopez; from Mark Twain to Indira Gandhi and Halle Berry. Then she adds her own insights, collected over the years from her conversations and correspondence with thousands of real teens.
This book investigates the common social and emotional challenges faced by adolescents by synthesizing historical wisdom with contemporary advice. Carol Weston, a long-standing teen advice columnist, utilizes her extensive correspondence with young readers to frame these challenges. She presents a collection of curated quotations paired with practical, actionable insights to help teens navigate the complexities of identity, friendship, and school life.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Readers frequently note the accessible and encouraging tone of the prose, which makes it a popular resource for young readers seeking guidance. Experts highlight this as a practical entry point for teens looking for relatable wisdom to apply to their daily lives.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2002-11-26
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
006000214X
ISBN-13:
9780060002145
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