Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

Author: Alex & Brett Harris
Publisher: Colorado Springs: Mulnomah Books, 2008. 232 pages
Category: Purpose, Self-Control

Synopsis: Brothers Alex and Brett have become tired of dismal expectations that have been thrust on them simply because they are teenagers. Through the encouragement of their father, they began to rebel against the fact that our culture does not think that teenagers can accomplish much in society. Bolstered by their own research and experience, they provide encouragement to teenagers around the world to reclaim the teenage years and do something valuable with them regardless of what others may think.

Value: Alex and Brett are not old men preaching to young men about how bad “kids are these days.” They are young men who can identify with you and their refusal to be anything less than extraordinary in their service to God will challenge you to be the same. If you are younger than 30, you need to be inspired by their wise words. If you are older than 30, you need to be inspiring young men by exposing them to the Harris brothers.