06537cam a2200541 4500 234893919 TxAuBib 20140806120000.0 ||||||s2008||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781601421616 1601421613 B00125L8BW Amazon 97044c46-b1e6-4ac3-ba21-69ab595f961c OverDrive (Reserve ID) 164471 OverDrive (Product ID) 75598 164471 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Harris, Alex, 1949- Do Hard Things [Libby] : A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations. The Crown Publishing Group, 2008. Format: OverDrive Adobe PDF eBook, Filesize: 1805kB. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 2641kB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Religion & Spirituality. Young Adult Nonfiction. HTML:"Do Hard Things is an extraordinary book. In fact, I believe it will prove to be one of the most life-changing, family-changing, church-changing, and culture-changing books of this generation. I'd love for every teenager to read this book, but I'm just as eager for every parent, church leader, and educator to read it.". Randy Alcorn, best-selling author of Heaven and The Treasure Principle. "This book is one I would recommend to any of my friends, teen or not. If it doesn't help you, you are lying.". Carter B., age 14, North Carolina. HTML:"Do Hard Things is so important. It is challenging teenagers to rebel against the low expectations placed on them. And the voices that are asking teens to rise to meet this challenge are voices from their own generation. That thrills me.". Chuck Colson, best-selling author of How Now Shall We Live? "I love the way it is written. It is crystal clear, to the point, interesting, funny, challenging, encouraging, and an easy read.". Lisa R., age 15, Australia. "Adult expectations for youth are too low. And these twins are out to raise them. Don't adapt to the low cultural expectations for youth. Set high ones. Youth can become examples for adults. Think that way. Dream that way. Or as the Harris brothers would say, 'Rebel against low expectations.'". John Piper, best-selling author of Don't Waste Your Life. HTML:"The message of Do Hard Things is going to awaken the dreams and passions of thousands of young people all over the world. How do I know this? This radical, yet relatively simple idea, has changed my life.". Erika H., age 18, Michigan. HTML:"In a culture where laziness and ease is often the order of the day for teenagers, Do Hard Things presents a radical and provocative alternative. I heartily recommend this book.". R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "This book has totally changed the way I think. I recommend it to any and every teen who has a desire to turn their life around and make a difference.". Ashley W., age 13, Georgia. HTML:"Alex and Brett capture the passion and potential of our generation perfectly in this book. In Do Hard Thingsthey encourage us to go above and beyond the status quo in everything from schoolwork to serving the poor. This is a truly unique and sorely needed book.". Zach Hunter, author of Be the Change and Generation Cha. HTML:Most people don't expect you to understand what we're going to tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they don't expect you to care. And even if you care, they don't expect you to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it, they don't expect it to last. We do. -- Alex and Brett A generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution" Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life. Then they map out five powerful ways teens can respond for personal and social change. Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of an already-happening teen revolution challenges a generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today. Now includes: --A new introduction from the authors, "Looking Back, Looking Ahead" --Questions (and Stories) To Get You Started --A list of 100 Hard Things to help inspire you --A study guide for personal or group use. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2015-08-06 20:32:58. 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