True stories by Teens About Overcoming Tough Times

Lenny grew up being teased and picked on.
Jamel lost his friends to marijuana.
Artiqua dated a boy of another race, despite her family’s opposition.
Younique was abandoned by her mother.
Charlene raised her siblings because their mother was addicted to drugs.
Max’s best friend died of AIDS.

All these teens had more than their share of troubles. And all found the strength to face them, live through them, and move forward with courage, confidence, and hope.
What’s their secret? Resilience. And it’s not a secret after all. Anyone can have it. You can have it.
As you read the true stories in this book, you’ll learn what resilience is and where it comes from. You’ll discover that you’re not alone in having problems, doubts, fears, and hard days. And you’ll begin to find tools that can help you build the skills and strengths you need to win your own battles.
Maybe your troubles aren’t as bad as the ones you’ll read about, maybe the’re worse, either way, this book may change your mind about a lot of things.