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"Do Hard Things" should have more examples of kids of all ages going above and beyond. It's no wonder they are getting low grades and expect less and less out of themselves. It was a good inspiring book. I work with kids in the school system and unfortunately many of the programs that the teachers have for the students to do don't teach them that they need to work hard and they can accomplish things.instead it's all about students rights, lowering expectations, the harshness of forcing kids to work even on summer vacations.
I am only a kid." attitude, BUT still others enjoyed the challenge and embraced it. I will say that there are still some of my youth kids that have the "Why. It is hard to get kids excited about the world that they are in.or even to get them to try. This book is inspiring for adults and youth alike.
The award is given to books for adults, young adults, and children on a three-year-rotational basis. Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas, July 25-27. DO HARD THINGS: A TEENAGE REBELLION AGAINST LOW EXPECTATIONS has been nominated for the 2010 Rodda Book Award sponsored by the Church and Synagogue Library Association (CSLA), an international organization serving congregational libraries of all faiths. The 2010 Rodda Book Award focuses on books for teen/young adult readers and this year's winner will be announced at the CSLA annual conference to be held at the J.W. To learn more about CSLA and the Rodda Book Award go to[.]. CSLA's Rodda Book Award is named for Dorothy Rodda Sargent, a lifetime member and one of the founders of the organization. This award recognizes a book which exhibits excellence in writing and has contributed significantly to congregational libraries through promotion of spiritual growth.
You have to read this. I cannot wait for their next book. This is the best book ever. It is amazing, and I'm about to re-read it, there is so much stuff inside of this book.
This book reminded me of 1 Timothy 4:12 which says "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." Something that I find especially helpful about this book is that it focuses on how to do the "small hard things," the things that might not seem big and life changing. I was so glad when I read that chapter because that specifically applies to me and my situation in life. It completely changed my view of my teen years.
BUT that doesn't mean that I can't do hard things. I highly, highly recommend this book. Focusing on family relationships, shepherding my heart, and being devoted to the Lord ARE hard things (at times), and they are worthwhile to pour into.
I got this book about a year or so ago, and I've read it 4 or 5 times over. Probably not anytime soon. It has rocked and impacted my world and I am sure it will inspire and challenge you as well.
Instead of idling through life waiting till I "grow up," I now desire to use my teen years to glorify God. Sometimes doing something "big" seems daunting to me--when am I going to go out and start a big group that changes and impacts the nation.
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