Sara eekhoff zylstra shares how brothers alex and brett harris have very different lives six years after writing their bestselling book do hard. Id love for every teenager to read this book, but im just as eager for every. Shannon ethridge, bestselling author of the every womans battle series. In do hard thingsthey encourage us to go above and beyond the status quo in everything from schoolwork to serving the poor. A teenage rebellion against low expectations by alex harris. Shannon ethridge, bestselling author of the every womans battle series this book is a wake up call to a generation that is down in the dumps. I have excluded dozens of good books from this list in order to highlight only the best books ive ever read those books whose impact was deep and lasting. Today, his brothers alex and brett harris announced that they too have had a change of heart over the core of their alsobestselling book do hard things. A teenage rebellion against low expectations by alex harris, brett harris isbn. Written when they were 18 years old, do hard things is the harris twins. Do hard things describes their teenage rebellion against low expectations for preteens and teenagers that now pervades our society. Alex and brett a generation stands on the brink of a rebelution do hard things is the harris twins revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential.
Expanding on the topic of the blog, the harris brothers have published two books for christian teenagers, do hard things. Alex and brett are the real deal and do hard things is a real wake up call, not just for young people, but for all gods people. I know the twins personally and can vouch for their integrity and wisdom. It was published by waterbrook multnomah, a division of random house, on april 15, 2008. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A teenage rebellion against low expectations is a popular christian book authored by alex and brett harris, founders of the rebelution. Or as the harris brothers would say, rebel against low expectations.
Written by teens for teens, do hard things by alex and brett harris is a wonderful wakeup call for today s youth. A teenage rebellion against low expectations ebook written by alex harris, brett harris. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read do hard things. Their personal interests include politics, filmmaking, music, and basketball. Do hard things has been one of the top 10 religious titles on nielsen bookscan, and was an bestseller. Do hard things is the harris twins revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving. I said then, and still wholeheartedly believe, that. Alex and brett harris are the cofounders of and coauthors of do hard things and start here. They spoke regularly to audiences of thousands on the rebelution tour. Alex and brett harris are doing hard things the gospel coalition. The brothers have been featured on cnn, msnbc, npr, and in the new york times. Recently, though, alex and brett have shown signs that they no longer believe.
Since then, the rebelution movement has grown to include a website and international speaking tour. The book, written as a call for teenagers to rise above low expectations, skyrocketed them to fame a decade ago. A teenage rebellion against low expectations by alex harris 10,965 ratings. Alex and brett harris host this conference that dives into their book, do hard things. Do hard things is the harris twins revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Alex and brett are the real deal and do hard things is a real wake up call, not just for young people, but for all gods. They have a passion for god and for their generation. This book combats the idea of adolescence as a vacation.
Beginning with the myth of adolescence, the harris brothers reveal that it is only in recent days the term teenager was coined in 1941 in reader s digest that the youth of our culture has been allowed to act and think as children. Its still a book i highly recommend to all young people. They maintain the hightraffic website the rebelution. Alex and brett harris follow their brother joshs example. Today we live in a culture that promotes comfort, not challenges. Alex and brett capture the passion and potential of our generation perfectly in this book. This has led alex to harvard law school and brett to pursue further writing. A teenage rebellion against low expectations by alex harris, brett harris and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shannon ethridge author of every womans battle do hard things is the textbook for anyone who works with teens. A teenage rebellion against low expectations 2008 and.
In a culture where laziness and ease is often the order of the day for teenagers, do hard things presents a radical and provocative alternative. Alex and brett harris are the coauthors of the bestselling book do hard things, which they wrote when they were eighteen. Alex and brett harris are two extraordinary young men with a revolutionary message. Raised in portland, oregon, the brothers attended patrick. At age 16, alex and brett started a blog called the rebelution. Alex and brett harris have portrayed their message very clearly. They continue to host as a resource for young people who want to reject apathy, embrace responsibility, and do hard things for the glory of god. Alex harris coauthored of the bestselling book do hard things with his twin brother brett when they were 18. Do hard things on apple books apple books apple apple. Alex harris coauthored of the bestselling book do hard things with his twin brother brett.
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