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Summary: A College-Student's Review of "7 Habits ... Teens"
Review: * * * * * FIVE STARS! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! * * * * * Last summer I found this book on my younger brother's desk--a gift to him from our mother. As an eighteen-year-old college student, I thought the writing would be "too young" for me. NOPE! I read the book and it has significantly changed my views of myself, others, and the world. On another note, I liked the book so much that I decided to check out 'the original,' Sean's father's book (7 Habits of ... *people*): the verdict: I personally found the book for Teens a MUCH better read. Sean's writing style is concise and very visual, making it easy to understand, enjoyable, and fun. The anecdotes and stories are universally applicable--despite racial, economic, etc. backgrounds (or even age!). He doesn't waste time getting to the point, taking a single paragraph to introduce a new concept, and then supporting it with two or three stories, anecdotes, or quotations; and yes, there are even pictures too! The end product is something that is VERY enjoyable, practicable, and has helpful. If you have ANY doubts about whether or not to read this book, I would say that if you are even looking into it enough to read this review, you and someone you know can greatly benefit from the ideas in this book. Of course self-change is scary and difficult, but this book makes it fun and easy. It's helped me to not only improve my own life, but also that of my younger brother, guiding me to be a better role model for him. When I first found this book I had made fun of it, but as soon as I had begun reading, I was hooked [or as the book would have me say, "I hooked myself..."] Thanks Sean (and Stephen) for your contribution(s)! [And thanks Mom, too...] : - )
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Summary: A College-Student's Review of "7 Habits ... Teens"
Review: * * * * * FIVE STARS! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! * * * * * Last summer I found this book on my younger brother's desk--a gift to him from our mother. As an eighteen-year-old college student, I thought the writing would be "too young" for me. NOPE! I read the book and it has significantly changed my views of myself, others, and the world. On another note, I liked the book so much that I decided to check out 'the original,' Sean's father's book (7 Habits of ... *people*): the verdict: I personally found the book for Teens a MUCH better read. Sean's writing style is concise and very visual, making it easy to understand, enjoyable, and fun. The anecdotes and stories are universally applicable--despite racial, economic, etc. backgrounds (or even age!). He doesn't waste time getting to the point, taking a single paragraph to introduce a new concept, and then supporting it with two or three stories, anecdotes, or quotations; and yes, there are even pictures too! The end product is something that is VERY enjoyable, practicable, and has helpful. If you have ANY doubts about whether or not to read this book, I would say that if you are even looking into it enough to read this review, you and someone you know can greatly benefit from the ideas in this book. Of course self-change is scary and difficult, but this book makes it fun and easy. It's helped me to not only improve my own life, but also that of my younger brother, guiding me to be a better role model for him. When I first found this book I had made fun of it, but as soon as I had begun reading, I was hooked [or as the book would have me say, "I hooked myself..."] Thanks Sean (and Stephen) for your contribution(s)! [And thanks Mom, too...] : - )
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Summary: Fantastic Book for Families and Schools
Review: A very practical book for teenagers or parents who want to find out more about their kids. As a school principal we are currently using it in a class that deals with resolution of conflict and other life skills. Both kids and teachers seem to relate well to it. For the past three summers we have done a leadership camp for grades 6,7 and 8 using the seven habits. This year we expect to do the same but make this book an integral part of the program.
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Summary: A book for EVERY teen
Review: Any teen can learn a lot from this book. It is approachable and understandable, but straight-forward. It is helpful and inspiring, and I would highly recommend it.
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Summary: THE ULTIMATE TEENAGE SUCCESS GUIDE
Review: BEFORE I GOT THIS BOOK I ALWAYS FELT EVERYONE HATED ME!IT ALL CHANGED WHEN I WENT TO MY LOCAL BOOK SHOP .THIS BOOK CAUGHT MY EYE AND SUDDENLY I JUST SAID I HAD TO BUY THIS BOOK AND I DID NO MATTER WHAT EVERYONE ELSE SAID.WHEN I HELD THE BOOK I FELT SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT BUYING IT.AND BELIEVE ME IT WAS WORTH IT .I FEEL CHANGED,MY FRIENDS WANTED TO BORROW THE BOOK BUT I WAS JUST TOO AFRAID THEY'D LOSE IT AND WHEN I STARTED READING I JUST FINISHED IT IN TWO DAYS AND I KEEP ON READING OVER THE BOOK AGAIN AND AGAIN CAUSE IT REALLY IS VERY INTERESTING AND HAS EXCELLENT POINTS ON WHAT TO DO WHEN.IT CHANGED A LOT IN MY LIFE .IT REALLY IS A GREAT HELP FOR EVERY TEENAGE SOUL,LIKE MYSELF MY WHOLE VISION ABOUT THE WORLD CHANGED AND NOW I AM GLAD I AM 15 YEARS OLD.HOPE YOU DO BUY IT AND YOU ENJOY IT.ALSO SPECIAL THANKS TO SEAN COVEY.
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Summary: Recommended for every teen out there..parents too
Review: I got this book for my 15th birthday. When I saw it I asked my dad "Are you implying something by this?" as a joke. He just smiled and told me to read it. I'm so glad I did. I read it in two days...and already my whole viewpoint has changed. I'm in the process of redoing my life. Thanks to Sean Covey for writing a book that understands teens. The only one so far I have read. If you know a teen or a parent of a teen PLEASE give them this book because it'll help them so much.
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Summary: A very interesting, and lifechanging book
Review: I have personally read this book, and ( as a 13 year old), it has drasticly changed my life. There are passages in this book that told me things about myself I never knew. Like this " I'f who I am, is what I have, and what I have is lost, who am I ?" I no longer feal that money or impotance should matter in my life. I should live it accourding to my life, and not by the will of others.
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Summary: The book that changed everything.
Review: I purchased the book for a teen-aged niece, who was, at first, very hesitant to read the book. However, once she read through the first habit, she couldn't put the book down. Her personal conversations have changed from discussing the latest music videos to her goals in life and her methods of pursuing them! I LOVE IT! Thanks, Sean, keep up the good work.
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Summary: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Review: I purchased the book for a teen-aged niece, who was, at first, very hesitant to read the book. However, once she read through the first habit, she couldn't put the book down. Her personal conversations have changed from discussing the latest music videos to her goals in life and her methods of pursuing them! I LOVE IT! Thanks, Sean, keep up the good work.
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Summary: THE ULTIMATE TEENAGE SUCCESS GUIDE
Review: Teenagers are so extremely busy today trying to juggle school, home life, friends, sports, after school activities, friends and plan for the future. This book helps a teen to recognize the need to look at and begin from a solid foundation in life. I work for the Office for Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese of Boston. I run many training sessions for adult youth ministers and leaders who work with teenagers. We help them create effective youth ministry environments. This book has proven an extremely effective tool in that process. It is an easy read for the teenager or for the adult that wants to read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People but want to read it from a lighter perspective. It was also used as a text for a one day training course for a group of teens at a local high school. They loved it, especially the Baby Step recommendation sections. A great gift for a teen or for those of us young at heart
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