Review by Seth, age 15:
Do Hard Things is an inspiring book by twin brothers, Alex and Brett Harris, who understand the struggles teens face and how to overcome these struggles. This book focuses on the potential that teenagers have to make a difference in today’s society. The authors teach from personal experiences on how to remain focused on God during times of hardship and how to use those challenges for good. Each page is uplifting, instructional, and most of all, challenging. This book has helped me to realize that even though I am young, I can still be a leader. Even though people may not expect much of me, I can go above and beyond their expectations with the right attitude and God’s help. If all teens read this book and take its advice, there will be a “rebelution” in our society.
Summary: With over 10 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God.
Written when they were 18 years old, 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 and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact.
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 revolution already in progress challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.
Author Bio: Alex and Brett Harris founded TheRebelution.com in August 2005 and today at age 19 are the most popular Christian teen writers on the Web. The twins are frequent contributors to Focus on the Family’s Boundless webzine, serve as the main speakers for the Rebelution Tour conferences, and have been featured in WORLD magazine, Breakaway, The Old Schoolhouse, and the New York Daily News. Sons of homeschool pioneer Gregg Harris and younger brothers of best-selling author Joshua Harris (I Kissed Dating Goodbye), Alex and Brett live near Portland, Oregon.
I have one beautiful hardback copy of this book to give away! If you have a teen at home and would like the chance to win, please leave me a comment and tell me how your teen has been growing in the Lord and desiring to live for Him. Entries must be in by Friday April 18th and the winner will be emailed.
I don't have a teen yet, so I'm not joining your contest.
Just thought I'd check in to tell you how the Bible reading is going. I've made it almost everyday. I'm in the book of Deuteronomy right now. It's amazing how many times God tells the Israelites that they will receive great blessings if they will just walk in His ways!
--Gena
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