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"'Reassuring, very funny and spot-on.' Michelle Hanson, author of Treasure the Teenage Terror 'A US word-of-mouth 300,000 copy bestseller... here at last... a great book.' Reading Evening Post 'A handbook for parents on the front line.' Herald (Glasgow)"
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Teenagers are tough and anyone who has their own needs help. Here it is: a witty, enjoyable and genuinely helpful guide that breaks the mould. "Get Out Of My Life" offers practical alternatives to anger, nagging and frustration, and specific recommendations for developing better relationships with even the most difficult teenagers.This is the best survival manual for parents who find themselves marooned among volatile and incomprehensible aliens on Planet Teen. It looks at all the difficult issues of bringing up teenagers - school, sex, drugs and even suicide. But it's the title of the second chapter, 'What They Do and Why' that best captures the book's spirit and technique, explaining how to translate teenage behaviour into its true, often less complicated meaning. One key mistake, for instance, is getting involved in no-win conflicts instead of having the wisdom to shut up when shutting up would be the most effective - albeit least satisfying - thing to do.
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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is brilliant. As the mother of a teenager I was able to relate to every page in this book. It was spot-on! It gives good advice and explains why teenagers act the way they do. After reading this book I realised that my son is very, very normal whereas before I was sometimes seriously wondering where I had gone wrong!
If you have a teenager I would strongly suggest you read this book. I have read quite a few books on adolescence but in my opinion this one is by far superior to any other of its type.
Thank you Tony Wolf and Suzanne Franks for creating such an amazing insight into the adolescent way of thinking and how we as parents can best handle this.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I couldn't remember why I acted inconsiderately and irrationally as a teenager, so I didn't understand why my teenager was acting like this! I spent sleepless nights feeling really hurt and angry because of her words and actions before I read this book. It has put my mind to rest on a lot of teenage behavioural issues. You might not be able to change your teenager's behaviour after reading this book, but at least you'll be able to deal with it in your head and you won't feel so frustrated anymore. Well worth a read I think, even if you haven't got children it helps you realize why the teenagers of today are they way they are.
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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I have spent the last 8 months hurt, betrayed and taken for granted by my 16 year old son. From a happy-go-lucky boy, he turned into a monster! I was so desperate to understand why, that I decided to find out if there was book which explained it all. "Get Out of My Life" was the answer! I related to each page, highlighted all the points which I associated with and put little yellow tabs to take me to sections which I might encounter again! I have also recommended it to all my friends who have teenagers. This book is a MUST READ, especially if you have a teenage son. I've now learnt how to back off, be firm but know when to button it! Thank you so much Anthony Wolf and Suzanne Franks for recognising that we need the help.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Get out of My Life But First Take Me and Alex Into Town
This book is fantastic. A must read for parents with teenagers (read it when they are only 11 as I have two daughters, 11 and 14 and it was applicable to them both). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tracy
Informative book
This is a really great book for parents of teenagers (and pre teens). I don't agree with everything, but it gave me some understanding of what is going on in my daughter's head... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S
enjoyable read
Really enjoying this book,can't put it down.good to know that others are going through the same things as our family! Read more
Published 3 months ago by marion
Thank you!
Really useful book. No prescriptions just helpful insights into the teenage mind. Above all a real confidence booster for parents and a reminder that it's not ALL YOUR FAULT! Read more
Published 6 months ago by sora
A lot of truths, tho tends to generalise
The book does not claim to give solutions, so no need to criticise for that. However, I liked the fact that it advised not to bend down just because a rule or a curfew has been... Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Hustaix
Get out of my life
This book was recommended to me so I thought I would check it out - very good value for money, very well written and very apt ! Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Godwin
Buy this book if you live with Teenagers.
This book is just what all parents of teenagers need.
It doesn't give you the 'answers' as such (cos there aren't any! Read more
It doesn't give you the 'answers' as such (cos there aren't any! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bugsy
The best book on teenagers...
I bought lots of books to help me with my teenager. I read this one last because I thought the title made the content likely to be rubbish. I couldn't have been more wrong. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Shandrisse
A book every parent will be able to relate to
This book has been a godsend for myself and my husband. With 2 hormonal teenagers in the house -a boy and girl, it gives a really clear insight into the way a teenagers mind... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sal1301
Thank God for this book!!!
After a tough couple of weeks with my 15 year old son I was feeling really inadequate and decided to turn to a book for help..so glad I chose this one!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Karen
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