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This book will take you on an emotional journey through the many challenges of adulthood—relationships, self-esteem, jobs, and loss—and teach the value of discovering your own power.
K.L. Hong
juvenile nonfiction/biography & autobiography/health
— David Walsh, Ph.D, author of Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen
Inspired by the concerns of real teenagers, this thoughtful book addresses the turbulent, confusing, and exhilarating situations teens face every day. Candidly exploring truths gathered over the course of the author’s own teen years (and the years since), Life Freaks Me Out offers guidance on answering life’s big questions: Who am I? What matters to me? What am I doing on this planet, anyway? Each chapter focuses on one important truth gleaned from friends, ancient poets, movies, relatives, and a host of life experiences. Taken together, these truths argue passionately for the power of self-determination, emphasizing the importance of finding your own values and truths throughout your life. Reflections on sexuality, substance use, friendships, and selfesteem are grounded in the author’s own stories and memories to create a wholly honest account to help people of all ages understand what it means to be young and human.
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