The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
1998 book by Sean Covey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens is a 1998 bestselling self-help book written by Sean Covey,[1] the son of Stephen Covey.[2][3] The book was published on October 9, 1998 through Touchstone Books and is largely based on The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.[4] In 1999 Covey released a companion book entitled Daily Reflections For Highly Effective Teens.
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| Author | Sean Covey |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Self-help |
| Published | October 9, 1998 (Touchstone Books) |
| Publication place | United States |
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| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 9780684856094 |
In 2000, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens was named as one of the YALSA's "Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults".[5]
Synopsis
In the book Covey discusses how teenagers can become more independent and effective by following seven basic habits.[6] The habits range from being proactive in every aspect of one's life to planning and prioritizing one's daily life and responsibilities.[7][8]
Reception
Reception for the book has been positive,[9] with some schools including the text in their lesson plans.[10][11][12][13] A reviewer for the New Straits Times commented that the book's writing was "fun and lively" and called it a "fruitful read".[14] AudioFile gave the audiobook a positive review, citing Covey's narration as a highlight.[15] The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens has also been praised by several psychologists, although according to the Handbook of Self-Help Therapies the book has not been thoroughly tested as a part of a treatment plan.[16]
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