Really helped my 12 year old. This book was so much better than a lot of the MTV's 'role models' are putting out. Honest, easy to understand language- it's written for kids about 12 years old remember? Bill O'Reilly uses his own life experiences to tell about bullies, the danger of drinking and smoking, being honest, getting good grades, cheating, lying, understanding why some kids are so mean and nasty. Sure, he has his...
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I thought this was an excellent book for children and adults. I purchased the book for my little sister. She enjoyed it, and it sparked a very thought probing conversation. A+++++
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As a college professor with 3 children and 5 grandchildren, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it heartily to parents wanting what's best for their children. A lot of the advice in this book might be considered "common sense" but really, it isn't all that common at all, considering the way many parents raise their children today (ways which, in my humble opinion, do much harm to their children's potential for future...
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I haven't read all the reviews, but the first few that trash the book seem to be written by adults. As a reader of other books written by the author, I read the book and found it to offer good advise and insights for kids, and is written in a way that doesn't talk down to them. In fact, the book conveys respect and concern for kids. Two of my granddaughters asked me to buy them a copy of the book, saying their friends like...
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It does not matter if you agree with "Bill" or not, this book is a great way to start conversations with your youngster about life and share experience. I read the book before I gave it to my son to read and it helped me with opening up subjects that are tough to cover. Always remember; what is good for me may not be good for you but please do what is right, not what is easy.
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