by A.E. Albert
@aealbert23
Author: Darlene R. Wood
Genre: Parenting and Relationships/Teenagers
The story is told through the eyes of a young boy with ADHD. It begins in middle school and takes the reader through to his experiences in high school.
I have worked as a Child & Youth Worker for many years. Most of the children I have worked with were diagnosed with disorders such as ADHD.
All children have or will be a victim of peer pressure at some point in their lives. But children with ADHD tend to have to work harder fitting in and are more susceptible to social pressures.
The author accompanies her story with vibrant and detailed illustrations. The overall message is to the point, yet poses many questions, prompting the reader to evaluate their own choices and actions.
Overall, the story is well written and accompanied by wonderful pictures. The book's message is relevant for today's youth and would be a great addition to any library.
About the Author:
Darlene R. Wood is a full-time mom who loves to create art in a variety of media, from designing wedding cakes to sewing cloth "How-To" books for children, painting, and now writing. The Trouble With Peer Pressure is her first book.
Find The Trouble with Peer Pressure at:
About A.E. Albert
To show my level of respect, to Darlene (and to you Aimee), I'll wait until later to post, letting my mind the time to come up with a proper response.
ReplyDeleteThanks Thomas!
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ReplyDeleteI welcome this - something that I innately recognise as being as genuine as it gets.
I didn't delay my reaction, because I felt there was a lot in particular to say; I delayed my posting because I just sincerely felt that Darlene's endeavour of subject deserved a special gesture.. If and when others visit the page, they'll then see my initial post, talking about wanting to delay in order to come up with a proper post. (That was the point Aimee - to give Darlene that "visual" gesture.)
I know I'm just one person, but when I wish Darlene my best, at least she can know it comes from a mind that was capable of The Representative; a mind that dreams of transcendence, and of having the capacity to deeper and deeper penetrate its reality.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
My son is an Aspie. This sounds perfect for us to share. Peer pressure begins to be felt earlier these days, and it doesn't get easier, even in a private school where kids are in theory under stricter supervision. But stuff happens... Great review, Aimee :)
ReplyDeletePeer pressure affects us all in some way. Even us big kids.
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