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Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

Alex Harris, Brett Harris
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Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022

Book Brief

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Alex Harris, Brett Harris

Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Do Hard Things by Alex Harris and Brett Harris encourages young individuals to challenge societal expectations and embrace difficult tasks to achieve personal growth and make a meaningful impact. The book promotes a movement that redefines adolescence as a time for significant accomplishments and responsible actions.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,864 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris inspires teens to challenge low expectations through personal growth and societal impact. Positive reviews highlight its motivational approach and relatable tone. Some critiques point to its repetitive content and reliance on religious principles, which might not resonate with all audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness?

A reader who would enjoy Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris is typically a motivated teen or young adult interested in personal growth and leadership from a Christian perspective. Fans of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey or Crazy Love by Francis Chan would find value in this book's challenge to rise above societal expectations and embrace difficult tasks.

4.2

7,864 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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