Sharing stories of his own adolescent strugglesβfighting for his life against his alcoholic mother and enduring outrageous oppression at the hands of bullies and false friendsβ Pelzer imparts advice to help young people rise above their circumstances and achieve greatness. He offers teenagers practical solutions for overcoming their own hardships, focusing on three areas: facing current and past problems; realizing the importance of decisions; and finally, never giving up on oneself. Through it all, Pelzer never lets his readers forget that they alone have control over the outcomes of their lives.
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