Author: Peter L. Benson
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book

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Sales Rank: 27563

Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1

ISBN: 0470294043
Dewey Decimal Number: 649.125
EAN: 9780470294048
ASIN: 0470294043

Publication Date: October 6, 2008
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
In this practical book, Dr. Peter Benson, a leading authority on childhood and adolescence, describes a simple yet powerful plan for awakening the spark that lives inside each and every young person. Sparks—when illuminated and nurtured—give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person’s life from one of “surviving” to “thriving.” Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, Sparks offers a step-by-step approach to helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families, no matter their economic status, parenting situation, or ethnic background.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars

Quality Research and Writing November 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Peter L. Benson wrote a well researched, insightful book for parents on how to support their children's personal development. I would recommend it to any parents, grandparents or those working regularily with youth.

The book's biggest fault was mainly several obvious typos.