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Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations |  | Authors: Alex Harris, Brett Harris
Creator: Chuck Norris
Publisher: Multnomah Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  148 reviews
Sales Rank: 754
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 242
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5 x 1
ISBN: 1601421125
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.83
EAN: 9781601421128
ASIN: 1601421125
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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Most people donâ?t expect you to understand what weâ?re going to tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they donâ?t expect you to care. And even if you care, they donâ?t expect you
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 Amazing! July 26, 2010
Cali
This is an amazing book that everyone should read!!! Very inspiring! Great service and speedy delivery too.
Life Changing Book.... July 21, 2010
Pamela Martin (North Carolina)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Do Hard Things can be a book that will change the face of the earth if our youth (and our adults) read and soak in the principles and ideas found within its pages. To date, this book is the best book for challenging young people not just to "be better people". That is a try, fail, try, fail, give up system. It challenges young people to "do hard things" for a purpose, for a reason and with a strength and power that is beyond themselves. The focus is not on making a name for yourself because you were able to achieve something great...it is on glorifying the Lord in that He was able to use you because you said, "Okay, Lord. I believe in Your power to accomplish all things even through me and my limitations. Here I am. Use me."
I originally purchased this book for my son's homeschooling reading for next year and I read a little in it last week and could not wait until September to give it to him. He read the first chapter in a night and is so excited. He has already felt led to do two things that are "hard things" and has started and seen his own failures...and the Lord's own successes! This book is filled with Scripture which supports the authors' ideas and filled with examples of other teenagers who have been able to do things beyond the expectations of our society. In today's world teens are often "guilty, until proven innocent". These authors (who are brothers, teens and homeschooled)give hope and show it does not have to be that way.
I would give this a rating of 20 on a scale of 1-10 because of the enormous potential for changing lives, changing the world, and bringing people to understand the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Absolutely a keeper. Should be in every church library.
The website the writers have established has so much more to offer as well in the way of support, including a free study guide for youth leaders, parents, teachers, to use with the book. I am thankful for these teenagers who allowed the Lord to use them to start the Rebelution.
Excellent, Easy Read, Hard Message June 11, 2010
Julie (NJ United States)
First, I think it's worthwhile to mention that I typically have a very strong aversion to anything nonfiction (and I'm a very slow reader). I say this because I finished the book in about 12 hrs over two days. Not only did I like it, I believe it's got a simple message that young people need to hear. It contains a vision that could transform this world for the better. It calls on teens to do hard things so their generation can reclaim the culture.
To answer some of the negative reviews, this book does contain Christian values. It never tried to hide that fact. The use of "like" did irk me for a bit, but childish jargon can be forgiven if you delve deeply enough into the message.
Excellent read... definitely a keeper.
A Book for Everyone June 8, 2010
Elizabeth Yank
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book does not need another review, but I had to add a few comments. This book is not just for teens, it is not just for Christians, but if you are a Christian (and I include Catholics in that category) you will understand the motivation behind doing hard things much clearer.
People of every age are more motivated to do what is safe and comfortable, rather than to take risks and do hard things. Every person has their own personal list of hard things that are easier to sweep under the carpet than try to attempt. Sometimes the hard things are not great things in terms of the world, like working for a judge, but nonetheless hard. When a person lives with chronic pain, doing the simplest things with a cheerful attitude is a great thing. I am glad this book addresses that issue.
Sometimes the hard thing is something that is not seen. For some people showing up on time is a hard thing. For others keeping a tidy room is a hard thing. For married couples it is being open to having the number of children God wishes you to have. I am certainly glad your parents did not stop at the usual one or maybe two children and no more. That I am sure was a hard thing.
To do hard things is not just something teens face as a challenge, but all ages. What is the motivation behind it all? If a person has a relationship with God, as heavenly Father, he or she has a purpose in life. God loves them with an infinite love. To do hard things for a loving Father is much easier than living a purposeless existence.
Although the audience is for teens, everyone would benefit from reading Do Hard Things and implementing it. Imagine the possibilities!
Great book! June 8, 2010
Anna M. Smith
This is a great inspiring book for young adults and even 5th/6th graders. Book was delivered quickly and in described condition.
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