Pearline James

eBook, ePUB

A Frank Conversation with Today's Youth (eBook, ePUB)

Practical Suggestions and Inspirational Insights for Some Problems of Youths

Beschreibung

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. Chapter1 Encourages self-confidence and suggest ways to improve self-esteem. Chapter 2 Discusses the importance of establishing priorities, using frictional scenarios and one true story. Chapter 3 Encourages the reader to dream, set goals, but be prepared to work hard. Chapter 4 Takes a closer look at the importance of education, including skills training. Chapter 5 Encourages reader to refrain from getting involved in illegal activities. Chapter 6 Advocates tolerance, understanding and empathy. Chapter 7 Identifies some stressors for youth and suggests ways to cope. Chapter 8 Acknowledge the influence of peer pressure and suggests ways of dealing with it. Chapter 9 Encourages respect and support for parents. Chapter 10 Calls on readers to view disappointments as lessons, outlines some steps to change, recognizing self-acknowledgement and willingness to change. Chapter 11 Encourages readers to be realistic and distinguish myths from truths. Chapter 12 Explores the culture of instant gratification and entitlement. It encourages self-reliance as one approaches adulthood.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• mit Kopierschutz
• Größe: 0.27MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Pearline James was born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. She grew up in St. Vincent, but spent a few years in Aruba with her aunt who adopted her after the death of her biological mother. After graduating High School, she became a teacher and continued her teaching career after graduating from St. Vincent's teachers college. She migrated to St. Croix, U.S.V.I where she continued to teach but fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a licensed Practical Nurse. This is the first of a two book motivational series. Ms. James has one son. She likes reading, listening to music, scrapbooking and writing. Most of all she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Ms. James lives in St. Croix U.S. V. I.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: WestBow Press
• Seitenzahl: 94
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781973675471
• Artikelnr.: 69317242