Pearline James Frank Conversation with Today's Youth

Annotation

This is a motivational book for youths and young adults. It explores some of the problems, some teens and young adults face and suggests possible solutions. Many of these suggestions are reinforced by true stories. The book encourages readers to rely on God and faith to cope with daily living. There are some references from the Bible. The book consists of 12 chapters. Each chapter begins with inspirational words and there is a poem that follows the first ten chapters.Chapter1Encourages self-confidence and suggest ways to improve self-esteem.Chapter 2Discusses the importance of establishing priorities, using frictional scenarios and one true story.Chapter 3Encourages the reader to dream, set goals, but be prepared to work hard.Chapter 4Takes a closer look at the importance of education, including skills training.Chapter 5Encourages reader to refrain from getting involved in illegal activities.Chapter 6Advocates tolerance, understanding and empathy.Chapter 7Identifies some stressors for youth and suggests ways to cope.Chapter 8Acknowledge the influence of peer pressure and suggests ways of dealing with it.Chapter 9Encourages respect and support for parents.Chapter 10Calls on readers to view disappointments as lessons, outlines some steps to change, recognizing self-acknowledgement and willingness to change.Chapter 11Encourages readers to be realistic and distinguish myths from truths.Chapter 12Explores the culture of instant gratification and entitlement. It encourages self-reliance as one approaches adulthood.