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Customer Reviews for "Multnomah Publishers, Inc." Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
"Multnomah Publishers, Inc." Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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 and stories of teens in action.
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Customer Reviews for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
Review 1 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:March 29, 2013
Elvia Grimsley
Location:Tulare, Ca.
Age:55-65
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This product written for teens gets right to their heart. Great Book.
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Review 2 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:February 22, 2013
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Title: Do Hard Things: A teenage rebellion against low expectations
Author: Alex and Brett Harris
Date I Finished Reading: February 21,2013
My Rating: 5/5
WARNING: If you do not want to be challenged or inspired to step out of your comfort zone and do something, then keep on walking, ’cause that is what this book is gonna do! Do Hard Things is the perfect book for our generation on rebelling against low expectations, and doing something hard, whether it is big or small.
I absolutely loved this book… and needed it too! Alex and Brett discuss very practical, very true points. They speak on things that keep us from striving towards and achieving big things, whether that is lies within the culture and media, or our own pride or fear. They explain to us where our mindsets are wrong, and how WE, teenagers can truly accomplish something amazing, whether it is ourselves individually, or us as a team. One point that I really needed was the reminder and encouragement to keep on doing the small hard things, cheerfully. They say that small things, such as chores, homework, and repetitive, even mundane duties help to strengthen us and to prepare us for the bigger hard things to come.
Alex and Brett did an amazing job on this book. They use humor, personal examples, and also the examples of others to encourage teenagers to stand up and step out. The book was actually fun to read.
I would say that I DEFINITELY recommend this book. Every teenager out there needs to read this and be motivated and encouraged to Do Hard Things.
Note: I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. However, my opinions are my own.
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Review 3 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Doings Hard Things Big and Small
Date:February 16, 2013
KeirSeraphim
Age:18-24
Gender:female
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I won’t lie; this book took a bit to get into. The nineteen year old twin boys who wrote this begin with an introduction to the general idea of “Doing Hard Things” and this is all well and good. However, they then go on to discuss all of their accomplishments, and this left me with the distinct impression that they were teens who had been born into a textbook family, encouraged in all they did, and given everything on a silver platter. That impression left me dubious of the authors’ ability to inspire any teens who hadn’t been born into nuclear situations and skeptical of their real world experience. As the book goes on; however, this impression fades, and I came to respect the authors for their experience and commitment, but this is the reason that I had a difficult time becoming immersed in the book.
Once readers get over the initial bad taste of the first few chapters, it becomes apparent that the authors of the book do know what they are talking about. There is an ample amount of scripture successfully integrated with the instructions, and they consistently use bible stories to emphasize their points. Do Hard Things to the Harris brothers means overcoming fears and hesitations so as to glorify God more, and they mainly express their ideas in true stories of other so called “rebolutionaries.” The authors assert that society’s expectations of adolescents set the bar far too low, and it should be the goal of all teens to rise above settling into unchallenging and uninspiring lifestyles. They share stories of massive political campaigns run by teenagers, of online initiatives that spiraled into ground breaking Christian social experiments, and of shy or unmotivated teens who broke free from their shells and blossomed into productive young adults. Overall, this method of story-telling works well in the goal of inspiring youth. The Harris brothers emphasize that the teens in the stories are just normal kids who decided that society’s average is far too low. By doing this, the book invokes a sense of unity in a reader-the sense of “If they can do it, so can I.”
One chapter in particular stood out to me as an all-star. The chapter entitled Small Hard Things discussed the daily tasks that seem repetitive, pointless, and boring. As per the title of the chapter, the Harris brothers label them as Small Hard Things and call teens to focus on them just as much, if not more, than they focus on Big Hard Things. For parents, this chapter might be a Godsend. It’s all well and good to have kids running campaigns and witnessing to friends, but it’s not worth much if they won’t clean their rooms and help around the house. This chapter explains that the daily tasks build the discipline and character needed to do the big things that the rest of the book calls for, and is a perfectly written chapter.
Overall, I would recommend Do Hard Things for any adolescent eleven or older. The language of the book is simple and it is perhaps aimed more for younger teens, but older teens can get just as much from the stories and advice given within. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Review 4 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Complacency=Epidemic, This Book=Treatment
Date:January 31, 2013
HomeschoolChristianMom
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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Complacency is an epidemic and this book is a first step toward treatment.
This book flows like a conversation, holds interest with humor and numerous quotations, motivates readers to take an honest self-evaluation and equips by providing step-by-step solutions for you to personalize according to your situation that have already been tried and proven beneficial by others.
What more can I say?
What more can I say?
After launching their website TheRebelution.com with great success, Alex and Brett Harris wrote "Do Hard Things" with this attitude [pgs 7-8] :
We are not telling you to do pointless (or stupid) hard things just because they're hard. ... What we are doing is challenging you to grab hold of a more exciting option for your teen years than the one portrayed as normal in society today. This option has somehow gotten lost in our culture, and most people don't even know it.
Written by two homeschooled twin teen boys, this book could easily be overlooked as being "just for teens." On the contrary, I feel this book is appropriate for everyone ages 13+ to read, and it should be immediately placed in the top 10 recommended reads for parents of tweens/teens, as well as anyone who works with youth. In the foreword, Chuck Norris points out, "In the past, young people were expected to make significant contributions to society. Today, our culture expects very little from teens-- not much more than staying in school and doing a few chores. A sad consequence of such low expectations is that life-changing lessons go unlearned."
I found this book to be inspirational, containing ideas and concepts which gave me a more accurate perception of my own preconceived notions, areas I need to strengthen my character, talents I had forgotten or disregarded, and relationships that require care and pruning. I can't imagine anyone regretting taking the time to read this treasure which is sure to become a reference book to many.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review. I wasn't obligated to write a positive review, the opinions are mine.
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Review 5 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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A must-read for teens, parents, and youth workers!
Date:January 26, 2013
Katie Meg
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Every once in awhile I come across a book that just makes sense; Do Hard Things is one such book. I knew something was off in our "entertain me" culture, but could not put my finger on a realistic solution. The Harris brothers have helped shed a bright light on a tangible solution for teenagers to rise above low expectations. While the book's voice and style is geared towards teenagers, it is also a must-read for parents, teachers, and youth workers alike.
The Harris brothers exhort their peers to rebel against status quo and tap into their God-given potential. "Your actions at home, at school, at church, and elsewhere in your community can bring honor and glory to God if you are willing to throw yourself into them 100 percent just because they're things He has given you to do" (pg. 144). Alex and Brett share practical advice with peers from their personal experiences with this idea. It is noteworthy to mention that the authors discuss how the small things that we are responsible for can be huge things in God's eyes, "Being faithful in the smallest things is the way to gain, maintain and demonstrate the strength needed to accomplish something great (pg. 139).
Throughout this honest and conversational work, Alex and Brett share inspiring examples of teens who are joining the movement as "rebelutionaries" and taking on the challenge of doing hard things: from refusing to compromise integrity on movie choices, to making an impact in modern-day slavery, to attending a refugee-style camp, to helping provide clean water worldwide.
One of the examples that spoke loudly to me was Brittany Lewin's story. At age seventeen she quite amazingly became a campaign manager for a former U.S. congressmen who was running for reelection to the state board of education. I was inspired that this politician gave her the opportunity of a lifetime and took the risk of placing great responsibility on her (may we all be challenged to believe more in our youth and do likewise). I also love Brittany's profound response to her experience, "As much as I love politics and campaigning, there is not a single political job I could find that would match the joy and satisfaction that comes from following God's special call to be a dedicated wife and mother. Campaigns are won and lost; elections happen every year. I can only do so much myself. What's more inspiring to me is the thought of rebelutionaries across the world raising lots of counterculture, God-fearing, low-expectation-defying children who are constantly doing hard things for God's glory" (pg. 198).
This book would make an outstanding "coming of age" or graduation gift. I know even my young children have benefited from me reading this book, as I strive, even know, to raise them to do hard things (no matter how large or small, seen or unseen).
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Review 6 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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My daughter loves this book!!!
Date:January 22, 2013
Beth P
Location:Colorado
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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My high school-aged daughter absolutely loved this book. She has discussed this book a lot with her friends. She spoke with a couple of her teachers about the content. They both liked it as well. One in fact wants to borrow it!!!
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Review 7 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Excellent Book for Teens
Date:January 2, 2013
AngelDawg99
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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This is an excellent book for teens. I am a youth leader & I led my group of high school students through this book. I was impacted along with the teens. There is really something for everyone. After we read the book, we attended one of the Rebelution conferences and the points of the book were reinforced and even more impactful. I have recommended this book to many others... and not just teens. It is an enjoyable read that really makes you think. Well done, Alex & Brett!
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Review 8 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:September 18, 2012
Kevin
One of the best books out there to develop teen leaders!
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Review 9 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Teens at forefront of Excellence
Date:September 4, 2012
Women of courage
Location:Shreveport, Louisiana
Age:55-65
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Who would expect 19 year olds to provide excellent advice for their generation as well as to older adults who have perhaps lost the zeal of their faith and lowered expectations for themselves as well as "TEENS". Do the Hard Things challenges every Christian, every human being to do those things once thought impossible, or improbable, to change the lives of others as well themselves. Let's stop dumbing down America. Let us truly live what we believe--"All things are possible through Christ that strenghtens me!"
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Review 10 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Great book!
Date:July 2, 2012
Prayemthru
Location:AZ
Age:45-54
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The book brings great encouragement to offset the voices all around us saying, "Take the easy road."
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Review 11 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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This book is AWESOME!
Date:June 1, 2012
Katie
Location:St. Louis, MO
Age:Under 18
Gender:female
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Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris
Hey guys. So yall know normally when I have a new book in from a publisher, it’s through the Thomas Nelson booksneeze programme. But not this time! Nope, this time it’s from the Multnomah Press, and this time I got an amazing, life - shaping, game - changing book, called “Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations.” by Alex and Brett Harris. This is an AMAZING book. It focuses mostly on simply NOT settling for mediocrity in your everyday life. For pushing the borders, expanding horizons, and reaching past what you’re ‘supposed’ to do and into what you SHOULD be doing.
I actually read it for the first time about two years ago, but I had since nearly forgotten everything. But when I read this again, I was personally really convicted about the way I act. As a Christian, I could always be doing more- that’s okay. I’ll never have it right. But this book made it especially clear to KEEP GOING. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. This book I loved enormously and I give it five out of five stars. I definitely recommend it.
And if you are so inclined, feel free to visit my ‘real’ blog (i.e., no book reviews) at : www.livingasakerusso.blogspot.com or find me on twitter! @livekerusso
Talk to you guys later! :)
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Review 12 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:May 31, 2012
cheryl
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Great books. i gave them away for Confirmation gifts to encourage and support the desire to serve others.
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Review 13 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Great book for teens to strive for excellence
Date:May 22, 2012
Francette Nethercott
Location:Markham ON Canada
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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This is the only book of those listed that I actually read before giving it to a young man in our church for memorizing the books of the Bible. I am the Birthday Nana in our church and that is why I stock up on children's books of all ages up to 16 to give each one a good book for his/her birthday. It is a great way to shop and read a little about each book as I cannot get out to shop these days.
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Date:April 18, 2012
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Great book encourage teens to step out of the mold the world has put them in.
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Review 15 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Must Read!
Date:March 3, 2012
Laura
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Age:25-34
Gender:female
This is a must read for every parent of a teen and youth worker! Obviously it would be great if we could get every teen to read it and embrace it's message, but at the very least lets have adults in these teens lives that understand what a disservice we do to them by having such low expectations of them. Teens are capable of so much more than we (and they) realize! Let's help inspire and encourage them down the road of radical obedience and see what they can do!
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Review 16 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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This is awesome :)
Date:February 20, 2012
Hdiane1211
Age:Under 18
Gender:female
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This book is something I'd recommend to a friend :)
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Review 17 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:January 10, 2012
Candice
Location:North Carolina
Age:18-24
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"Do Hard Things"is a book that chalenges Christian youth to step up and set higher standards and goals for themselves than our culture expects. ( I wish I had read this in middle or high school!) I bought this book for my pastor's daughter who is still in highschool, and she has enjoyed reading it. I looked for this book in our local book store and they did not have it. The price on this site was resonable and the book was in excelent condition when it arrived.
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Review 18 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:December 28, 2011
Faxy
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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Excellent and well readable book for youth and adult alike. Used it for ESL summer program this summer. Youth received it well both academically and with its message. Was an opportunity to share Christ with them.
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Review 19 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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This is an excellent product for teenagers.
Date:December 5, 2011
GAGA
Location:College Station, TX
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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I am a grandmother who read this book and wants to pass it along to my teenage grandchildren as well as other children of friends. It is a great book to encourage young people to do the out of ordinary things with self motivation rather than getting by with the low expectations received in the home and school. The great thing about it is that it is written by teenagers to teens. I wish I had read it many years ago when my own children were teens.
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Review 20 for Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations - eBook
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Date:November 22, 2011
Lora
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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I read this book to write a review for my youth group. It ended up giving me pleny to think about in my own life. Written for teens, but not dumbed down for teens.
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