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title: "You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me"
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# 4.7/5 star rating from 199 reviews Targets key teen & young adult issues Compact, easy-to-read chapters You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the life lessons they wish they’d heard sooner!

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- **What is this?** You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
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## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Loved:** Rated 4.7 stars by nearly 200 readers who swear by its life-changing advice.
- • **Topical & Timely:** Ranks in the top 100 for Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on social issues, making it a must-have resource.
- • **Binge-Worthy Wisdom:** Short, engaging chapters that keep readers hooked from start to finish.
- • **Parent-Approved Guide:** A powerful tool for parents and mentors to connect and communicate effectively with teens.
- • **Real Talk for Real Teens:** Covers crucial topics like personal responsibility, healthy friendships, and abuse prevention with a warm, conversational tone.

## Overview

This highly rated, used book offers concise, relatable guidance for teens and young adults on navigating life’s toughest challenges. Praised for its warm tone and practical advice, it’s a trusted resource for parents and mentors aiming to empower the next generation.

## Description

desertcart.com: You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me: 9780972322973: Saul, Laya: Books

Review: The most amazing book!! - I received this book yesterday and I'm pre-reading it before I give it to my 14 year old step daughter as a gift. This is probably the best book I have ever read. The material is great and it is written in such a positive way that the lessons that are taught will be well received. Sometimes it's hard for parents to teach their kids "everything" they need to know. I had to learn most everything that I know the hard way and if I can save my step daughters some of the pain and heartache that I went through, I will have done my job. Sometimes they don't want to hear it from me or their dad or even their mom, but I feel like this book will definitely help to get a lot of points across and hopefully will help them to reflect on who and where they are now and who and where they want to be and help them be the best version of themselves. I very highly recommend this book!!
Review: A Valuable Book for Parents and Teens - The day this book arrived I read it cover to cover in one night! Initially, I thought I would skim through a couple chapters that interested me most, rather than start at the beginning, but I found myself compelled to read the chapters I had originally glossed over. It took me a few hours, but I could not put it down. I love this book! It has solid advice for teens in a modern world, where so many unhealthy and confusing messages are bombarding our youth. It addresses a gamut of subjects, such as learning to take personal responsibility, dealing with challenges and failure, developing healthy friendships, and even identifying and avoiding sexual abuse, to name just a few topics. The book really shines in the way it presents the ideas. All chapters are short and readable; no long, wordy sections that strain ones attention. The warm tone which reads like an intimate conversation - this book does not lecture or instruct - is very appealing. I think it is a valuable guide not only for teens, but also for parents or mentors who are looking for a more effective way to communicate these messages to any young adult.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,310,505 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #57 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Suicide Social Issues #85 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Sexual Abuse #423 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Dating & Intimacy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (199) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.69 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | 2nd |
| ISBN-10  | 0972322973 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0972322973 |
| Item Weight  | 14.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way |
| Print length  | 302 pages |
| Publication date  | May 3, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Kadima Press |
| Reading age  | 13 - 17 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most amazing book!!
*by A***S on November 23, 2023*

I received this book yesterday and I'm pre-reading it before I give it to my 14 year old step daughter as a gift. This is probably the best book I have ever read. The material is great and it is written in such a positive way that the lessons that are taught will be well received. Sometimes it's hard for parents to teach their kids "everything" they need to know. I had to learn most everything that I know the hard way and if I can save my step daughters some of the pain and heartache that I went through, I will have done my job. Sometimes they don't want to hear it from me or their dad or even their mom, but I feel like this book will definitely help to get a lot of points across and hopefully will help them to reflect on who and where they are now and who and where they want to be and help them be the best version of themselves. I very highly recommend this book!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Valuable Book for Parents and Teens
*by M***O on December 26, 2010*

The day this book arrived I read it cover to cover in one night! Initially, I thought I would skim through a couple chapters that interested me most, rather than start at the beginning, but I found myself compelled to read the chapters I had originally glossed over. It took me a few hours, but I could not put it down. I love this book! It has solid advice for teens in a modern world, where so many unhealthy and confusing messages are bombarding our youth. It addresses a gamut of subjects, such as learning to take personal responsibility, dealing with challenges and failure, developing healthy friendships, and even identifying and avoiding sexual abuse, to name just a few topics. The book really shines in the way it presents the ideas. All chapters are short and readable; no long, wordy sections that strain ones attention. The warm tone which reads like an intimate conversation - this book does not lecture or instruct - is very appealing. I think it is a valuable guide not only for teens, but also for parents or mentors who are looking for a more effective way to communicate these messages to any young adult.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by P***P on October 19, 2019*

I've been buying lots of different self help books looking for things for my tween to read that will help develop social-emotional skills. I LOVE this book. It's full of heart and positive encouragement and great advice. I definitely recommend it. Just note it has discussion of sex, addiction, and abuse...which is not a problem, but parents should preview to see if those sections need to be read now or delayed. Right now we are dealing with friendship drama, so we're skipping those sections to better focus on the immediate need.

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