Catch the Spirit: Teen Volunteers Tell How They Made a Difference

by Susan K. Perry

Book Overview

Changing the world is hard work...and a lot of fun. Twenty award-winning teen volunteers prove that in this incredible book. Feeding the hungry, fighting racism, raising funds for medical research,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531164993
• ISBN13: 9780531164990
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.9" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Inspiring and hope-filled

So much of what is said in the news about young people today is negative and critical of them, highlighting disasters and tragedies. CATCH THE SPIRIT focuses on a few of the many teenagers who volunteer and make a difference in the world by giving of themselves and reaching out to help others. More important, they learn that confidence and self-esteem come from taking having purpose and taking action in their lives. How delightful to hear these stories in the words of these young, courageous, and empathic teens! I'd love to see some of these stories featured on TV talk shows.~Joan Mazza, author of Dream Back Your Life; Dreaming Your Real Self; Things That Tick Me Off; and Exploring Your Sexual Self.

Must Have for Libraries

Every school library will want this book. Through diverse, inspiring examples Dr.Perry shows how teens all across America have made a difference by volunteering their time and passion to good causes. Each story is both personal and universal and brings home the point that nothing feels better than making the world a better place. In the back of the book are great suggestions for getting started with your own service project and special tips if you're shy or unsure what kind of project is right for you. This book would also be a great gift for service organizations to give to outstanding teens.

Excellent Examples to Inspire Volunteerism

Even thought this is a book of wonderful examples about teens who have volunteered, it's an inspiration for everyone -- whether they already volunteer or want to. I'm recommending this book to the thousands of people I network with while co-authoring "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul."