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Teen reads 
Great books for fun and self - improvement

If you are trying to understand yourself and the world around you as a teenager, one of the best things you can do is read. You can learn a tremendous amount from the lives, experiences and advice of others. You will gain different perspectives on the world and the people in it. You will find that to nearly every problem there is a solution. You will also discover that you are not alone.

Here are some great books to read as a teenager. Try your school or local library. This is usually the best approach because at the library the books are free and you will often find other related books as you look for the books listed below or go to the nearest bookstore.

Books about Relationships

How could you do that?! The Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

This book helps you to understand the difference between "right" and "wrong" by showing you hundreds of real-life situations and the "right" way to approach them. The examples and advice offered in the book are fantastic and unbelievably real. Most of examples focus on relationships and love.

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus : A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships by John Gray Mars and Venus on a Date : A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting What You Want in Your Relationships by John Gray Men and women are different; there is no doubt about it.

This book shows you exactly how different they are. Once you read this book you will have a much better understanding of how to communicate with and understand your significant other. You will be amazed by many of the things you learn in this book because they have been staring you in the face but you have never noticed them before.

The Rules : Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right by Ellen Fein and Sherri Schneider

This book is for women, and describes a set of "old-fashioned," common-sense rules that help women successfully play the dating game. The main point of this book is that you have to respect yourself in order for other people to respect you. It is a good lesson for everyone to learn.

Living, Loving and Learning by Leo F. Buscaglia An good book on the importance of love to all human beings. The author was a college professor when he wrote the book, so the book is geared toward people in college and teenagers.

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