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High School’s Not Forever

by Jane Bluestein, Ph.D.
and Eric Katz, MSAC

How often do kids hear that high school is supposed to be the best time of their lives? Yet for many students, these years are painful, difficult and stressful—with academic and social pressures, physical changes and emotional roller-coaster rides!

This book paints a vivid and realistic picture of what high school is all about—from a teen perspective. High School’s Not Forever includes real-life stories from real-life high school kids—and a few high school “survivors” as well! Readers will also find tons of practical hints, tips and strategies, along with activities, sidebars, quotes and dozens of resources to serve as a roadmap, not just on how to get through the difficult times, but how to get through them successfully!

The writing is accessible and authentic, honest and real, and will not only validate the reality of what many teens are experiencing, good and bad, but also help kids navigate the ups and downs of their high school years, find ways to get through the rough times and challenges, and make the most of the time they spend in high school.

Here’s a book for kids who feel like they’re on the sidelines because of social pressure, isolation or anger, or simply when the pressure to perform, conform or maintain certain appearances becomes too much. High School’s Not Forever provides a reality check and offers assurances and guidance to make the high school years a more positive experience.

“Survival strategies” include practical suggestions for:

How to study for success on tests
How to ask a teacher for help
How to act at a funeral
How to rebuild trust with your parents when you’ve blown it
How to find a safe adult
How to eat before a test
How to ask someone out on a date... and lots MORE!

High School’s Not Forever, 300 pages, 6" x 9",$12.95

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From Amazon:
As a teacher contributor with 12 students acknowledged in this wonderful book (and many more who contributed anonymously), I was expected to say something nice [in reviewing this book]. I held off until I read the book cover to cover, not once but many times. I immediately sent a copy to my 14 year old daughter who is a freshman in high school in Maryland and made other copies available at the school where I teach. Dr. Bluestein captured the essence of what the kids are saying, in their own words and on their own turf. This is an easy to read book designed so that any teenager can get to the substance of a topic quickly. Too few adults can relate so poignantly to areas of high school life that need to be understood. I urge parents to read this book and make it available to their teenager. I urge my colleagues who teach the precious youth of our country to read this book to hear what their students are thinking and saying and to know where to send them for sound advice.

—John Keydash, Lt. Comdr., USN (Ret)
High School Teacher, Stuart, FL

Powerful! This is a must read for children, parents, and teachers. There is no way to effectively parent or teach our children without fully appreciating how vastly different their experience is of school truly is. This book offers a window into the chaotic world of our students. It’s about time somebody put this kind of time and effort into opening our eyes.

—Jared Scherz, Ph.D.
Director, Integrative Training & Consulting
Author, Harnessing the Power of Resistance
and The Whole Truth about School Violence

From School Library Journal:
(Recommended for) Grade 7 Up

Many teens find their high school years to be trying, angst ridden, and downright rotten. Culled from the responses of some 2000 high and post-high school students, this title gives voice to young people who have lived through the experience and who offer both affirming and cautionary tales as they attempted to navigate the uncertain seas of friendship, depression, academic achievement, drugs, and sexuality. Of all the observations contained in this unusual book, there has to be at least one that will resonate with readers. No one commentary is more than a page. In addition, there are advice sections and an entire listing of organizations that can provide help with problems. There is no question that this book will enhance most YA collections.

—Carol Jones Collins, Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ

Chapter Titles:

Ch. 1: Delusions, Distortions and Daily Struggles: The High School Reality

Ch. 2: Religion, Race and the Look of Your Face: Image, Identity and Individuality

Ch. 3: Bonding, Buds and Betrayal: Friendship, Cliques and Belonging

Ch. 4: Hook-ups, Break-ups and Breakdowns: Sex, Sexuality and Dating

Ch. 5: Bloodied, Bruised and Verbally Abused: Violence and Safety in School

Ch. 6: Too Big, Too Small and Not the Right Look at All: Body Image and Health

Ch. 7: Oh the Things that this Life Brings: Coping, Change and Loss

Ch. 8: Saving Graces and Positive Places: Anchors, Outlets and Attachments

Ch. 9: Purpose, Perspective and Possibilities: Hanging in, Holding on and Looking Back

Ch. 10: Overachieving, Overextended and Overloaded: Responsibilities and Balance

Ch. 11: Safe and Secure or Just Been There Before: Parents, Teachers and Other Adults

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