There Is Nothing Wrong With You for Teens

by Cheri Huber, June Shiver (Illustrator)

Based on surveys and interviews with hundreds of teenagers about what does and does not work in their lives, how they perceive the adult world they are about to enter, and what they want adults to know about them, There Is Nothing Wrong With You for Teens provides communication techniques to empower teenagers to take the lead in the conversation that must happen between teens and adults.

Genres: Young Adult, Parenting

276 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

Cheri Huber, author of 20 books, has been a student and teacher of Zen for over 35 years. In 1983, Cheri founded the Mountain View Zen Center, and in 1987 she founded the Zen Monastery Peace Center near Murphys, California. She and the monks at the Monastery conduct workshops and retreats at these centers, other places around the U.S., and internationally.

In 1997, Cheri founded Living Compassion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peace and service. Living Compassion’s primary work is the Africa Vulnerable Children Project, based in Zambia, where for over a decade they have been working with the people of Kantolomba, beginning the process of turning a slum of 11,000 people into a self-sustaining community.

Cheri also has a weekly Internet based radio show.

Reviews

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be honest, I thought I was getting the Adult version from the library and not the Teens version, but it ended up being a happy accident. This is a beautiful book with insights into the teenage mind on what they wish their parents had done differently, while also talking about suffering, the ego and enlightenment. It's like Eckhart Tolle lite, for teenagers. It would be great for parents to read also, to get a glimpse at what kids in their teens wished their parents had done for them.

[Ela Crain · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I'd read this book when I was a teenager.

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This version of There Is Nothing Wrong with You is geared towards teenagers. She addresses the "conditioned mind," and how to overcome the tendencies that go with it.

[Noemi Warren]

I'm totally love with this book, it's taught my a lot about myself and I've truly learned to love myself and to accept the way I am. I've also learned how to take the hurtful words and turn them into words of inspiration. If you are interested in a self in powering book for teens please read the ASAP. You will more about the beauty of yourself.

[Erica · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's repetitive, but teens who can't seem to get along with their parents could probably relate to it. I really don't want to finish reading this book. I decided that I am not going to finish this book.

[Ayana Mishelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book for empowerment for teens. I have the There is nothing wrong with you orginal written for adults. These books are inspiration books to empower people to move from hidden and obvious selfhatred to loving themselves and being happy.

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book and every teenager should read it. More to the point, every adult should read it. Perhaps it would help minimize all the damage we do to each other.

[Eva Gachus · Rating 3 out of 5]

an essential feel-good book that you should pass on to your friends.
one word: true

[Andy]

Powerful.