Life on the Edge

I've been using this book...chapter by chapter...for discussions with my twin grandsons. 90% of the material is timeless...and as important as ever to discuss with boys turning into young men. There is nothing in the book about the internet, or texting, or cell phones...but that can be handled in a couple of good discussions. Each chapter seems to have a few nuggets or gems that make it worthwhile. My grandsons seems to respect and appreciate its content. They get $10 from me for every chapter read and followed by a 30 minute discussion. It's worth it to me to motivate them. I'm not sure they would do it without the bribe...but it always seems--following each talk--that they are glad we did it. There may be a more up to date book like this out there...but I don't know what it is. I've told the boys, "There are two ways to learn. One is to experiment and make mistakes...some of them huge. The other is to listen to the voice of experience." Dr. Dobson's book contains the voice of experience regarding the process of maturing while avoiding life's pitfalls.

You cannot beat this book for a teen or twenty something who needs advice for getting on the right track. While James Dobson is a traditional religious writer I feel that this book is down to earth enough to appeal to the intended age group. It is not judgemental. It just explains the benefits of making good choices. It also gives the information necessary to make good choices. It is so harsh that it would turn off a person who may not be as religious as the usualy Dobson reader. Excellent reading and excellent advice. Could also be useful for older readers as well.

I’m a co-leader of a girls bible study. We start with them in 6th grade, and continue meeting with them until they graduate HS. They are in 9/10th grades now. This will be very helpful information 😊

awesome, awesome book. i have bought it for four other young adults and it has been very helpful to them. just bought it again for my 17 1/2 year old son.

Excellent book for young people, but anyone can read it. It gives a perspective different than all of our worldly views of struggles and other issues of our day. It also can help someone find the desire to want a closer relationship with God.

Great book, every teen and young adults shold read, but it would be good for parents to read also

Very good, gave it toy nephew to read.

As always, Dr. Dobson delivers his God-given wisdom for new graduates with humor and grace. I have loved him for over 30 years.