The past 2 weeks I finally read a book I haven't read yet. :)
Title: "Hurt"
Author: Chap Clark
Pages: 195 (including the appendixes but excluding the notes)
Rating (out of 5): 3.5
Reread?: No
Favorite quote: "It comes down to a commitment to a simple truth: The nurture and care of the young in society is the responsibility of every adult in society. Every adult who cares about the young must do whatever it takes to address and confront any other adult, organization, or policy that adds to the effects of abandonment. " (pg. 181)
Thoughts: This book is based on Chap Clark's study on teenagers and why today's teengers aren't the same as teens of the past. His main conclusion is that teens, more than ever, are feeling and being abandoned. After making this statement, he outlines several areas that this is noticeable such as family, school, sex, sports, etc. This book is one to be read if you have any contact with teenagers. It helps give an accuate view of what teens today are facing.
The reason I didn't give it a higher rating was because his writing led me to believe that a certain conclusion was yet to be made. In fact, he had already made a broad point and vaguely outlined areas where this point is proven.
Now reading: "The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created A Brave New World of Business" - Nelson Lichtenstein
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