The Way They Should Go: Timeless Advice for the Teen Journey

By Kirsten Femson

Several leading members of our countries share what advice they would give for teens preparing for the next step in life. More than 90 contributors including well-known Canadian and American leaders such as Kay Arthur, Dr. Bill Bright, Steve Brown, Dr. Tony Campolo, Rev. Jim Cantelon, Claire Carver Dias, Charles W. Colson, Michael Coren, Nicky Cruz, Dr. James Dobson, Lorna Dueck, Dr. Michael Green, Elisabeth Elliot Gren, Dr. Jack Hayford, The Hon. C. Everett Koop, Dr. Woodrow Kroll, Dr. David and Norma-Jean Mainse, Ron and Ann Mainse, Dr. James I. Packer, Dr. Luis Palau, Dr. Adrian Rogers, coach Lindy Ruff, Dr. Charles F. Stanley, Dr. Brian C. Stiller, Dr. John Stott, Joni Eareckson Tada, The Hon. David H. Tsubouchi, Pamela Wallin, Dr. Jerry White, and Philip Yancey.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897186010
• ISBN13: 9781897186015
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Castle Quay Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 3 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

This is an excellent book for teenagers.

Kirsten compiles excellent articles which are all relevant to the lives of today's teenagers. This book contains superb advice for teenagers, all from a Christian perspective. Parents, buy a copy of this book, and give it to every young person that you know.

A wonderful gift for teens!

What would be a special reminder of the years spent together in school? For her eighth grade graduation, Kirsten Femson took to heart Proverbs 4:7 "Wisdom is supreme; therefore, get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding," and decided to ask for stories and thoughts on wisdom from others. Femson wrote letters to over two hundred well-known leaders, friends and family members, asking them to share their personal words of wisdom and inspiration for her and her schoolmates. After the letters were sent, she waited. Before long, letters began arriving with responses from the business, entertainment personalities, celebrities, sports leaders, pastors, friends and family members. The responses were compiled and the book The Way They Should Go: Timeless Advice for the Teen Journey was born. Contributors such as Dr. Tony Campolo, Charles Colson, Dr. James Dobson, Femson's grandmothers, teachers and friends took time from their lives and offered up sound and practical advice for teens. Dr. Michael Green, author and broadcaster summed things up for this reviewer. He said, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." He admits that the words may not be cool and could even be considered old-fashioned but they are true and nothing compares to putting God in the center of one's life. Armchair Interviews says: Femson's book is a wonderful gift for any teen in your life. It is filled with wise, thoughtful and honest truths.