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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Genre: Self-help, Inspirational, Teen, Personal Growth

Book Review:
''The Choice Is Yours: A Teenager's Guide to Self-Discovery, Relationships, Values, and Spiritual Growth'' by Bonnie M. Parsley is a warm, wise, and empowering guide written especially for teenagers. With a foreword by M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of The Road Less Traveled, this book offers young people a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of their teenage years.

Parsley, a schoolteacher of 15 years, understands the struggles that teenagers face. Her book combines an appreciation of traditional values with a keen awareness of critical issues facing young people today. It covers a wide range of topics, including loving yourself, friendships, dating, learning self-discipline, avoiding pitfalls, relating to parents, right thinking, and spiritual awareness.

As M. Scott Peck writes in the foreword: ''For years many people have asked me if I had thought about writing a version of The Road Less Traveled for teenagers. I always reply, 'You do it.' Now someone has finally done it—and done it well.''

This book is unflinching in its honesty, yet uplifting and inspirational. It encourages young people to undertake their own personal spiritual journey and choose to live their teenage years with confidence, joy, and a sense of direction. Highly recommended for teenagers, parents, and educators alike.