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Life Is Not Fair...

And Everything Else They Forget to Teach in School

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This is the one book that can end your adolescent's angst and show the world as it really works. Written in a clear voice that tells teenagers what the mean world is really about, Life is Not Fair... explains what they need to know and do to become happy, successful and mature adults.

It explores complex issues without any mumbo jumbo, and teaches teenagers how to think about relationships, family, friends, sex, drugs, money, taxes, spin, timing and luck. Life is Not Fair... also encourages the reader to consider their place in the world, and how they can have more fun, make more money and be lucky by simply learning to think better.

In brief, it is not what to think, but how to think, which makes this book unique and valuable. This is a book that parents can share with their children, and it includes the voices of young people who talk about the challenges and problems they face.

Chapters include:

  • There are no "free" lunches
  • Life's a bitch, then you die
  • Don't believe your own BS
  • Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son!
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      • School Library Journal

        October 1, 2004
        Gr 9 Up -In this gritty, no-nonsense guide, Bernard presents 10 "rules" to clue readers in to some of life's realities. He says in his introduction that this book is intended to be read aloud by teens and their parents. The sections cover territory such as "Life's a bitch, then you die! How to See the Big Picture "; "Don't fight the last war! How to Find Your Place in the World "; and "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son! How to Keep Your Head Clear ." Also covered are topics such as budgeting, cliques, and relationships. Questions to encourage discussion between teens and their parents appear at the end of each chapter, and relevant vignettes are sprinkled throughout. Although the text is written tongue in cheek, some readers may find Bernard's aggressive style and gun analogies a bit off-putting. He often paints a bleak picture of the "real" world and his matter-of-fact viewpoint can seem somewhat harsh.-Lori Matthews, Loyola School, New York

        Copyright 2004 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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