Crash Course in Teenage Survival

by John Bytheway

Offers advice for teenagers about such topics as self-esteem, prayer, friendship, morality, dealing with tragedy, learning to love the scriptures, and more.

Genres: Lds

352 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2001

About the author

John Bytheway (born October 1962) is an American author and academic, who is well known as a comic motivational speaker for youth within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born in Salt Lake City, Bytheway attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, receiving a Master's Degree in Religious Education. He also served as a missionary for the LDS Church in the Philippines.

Bytheway is a religious studies instructor at BYU, currently focusing on the Book of Mormon. He also serves on the Aaronic Priesthood/Young Women Writing Committee for the LDS Church. Bytheway and his wife Kimberly have six children.

Reviews

[EmmaRodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book by John Bytheway is one of the most inspiring and genuine books I have ever read. I'd had this book on my shelf for quite a while and finally decided to give it a read, and I am very grateful that I did. This book brings teenagers up, making them feel more confident and in control of their life. It explains why certain principles are important to have in your life and how to respond to certain uncomfortable situations. I personally loved this book and found it very helpful. It motivated me to want to be the best that I can be, to be friendly and kind, to have respect for myself and others, and to remember to smile in life. I gave this book five stars and would recommend it to any teenager out there who may be struggling with life or who just needs a little pick me up.

[Rebecca Hales · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, A Crash Course in Teenage Survival,” written by John Bytheway, is a book about how to survive high school. High school seems very difficult and stressful, but this book will give you answers to your questions. Some of those questions may include popularity, improving spiritually and socially, repenting, and finding your divine worth. It talks about information that we should know in high school. You’ll find out so many things that you’ve been doing right and wrong. This book shows us how to survive in high school and can help us along the way spiritually and physically.

[Lisette]

This book was very informational and inspiring. A guide to not just surviving the teen years, but a guide to being a better person.