"So what can young people do? Anything they set their minds to. And if they can do it, so can you."
This is a great book for young adults who are looking for a way to make a difference in their community or the larger world. Each chapter covers different aspects of putting together a program or group to make a change. Steps are covered such as figuring out your skills, your passion, and how to put that together into a plan of action. Within every chapter there is also a profile of a group or individual that has successfully accomplished their plan. Chapters also include an "In My Experience"section that shares insights from the author's own life with tidbits about launching a startup business, serving as a volunteer with different organizations, and becoming a group leader.
For adults working with youth in student government or other clubs, or for teens/tweens looking for guidance because they do not have an adult mentor (yet), this is a very useful guide with practical advice for each stage of the process. Back matter includes numerous resources such as websites, books, and even movies and television shows.
I usually share very recently released books or those pending release, but this book is so helpful that I had to spread the word. It was published in 2014.
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