We're Not Monsters: Teens Speak Out about Teens in Trouble

by Sabrina Solin Weill

Book Overview

I think adults miss something very important about teenagers. They think teenagers are dangerous I little vortexes of evil. I. But my friends and I have so much more we'd rather do than waste time gathering guns and ammunition and stuff. My friends and I are not harmful. But inconsiderate treatment can stir to terrible action those who are." -- John, 15 "We are human beings, not machines. A person can only take so much before reaching a breaking point."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380807033
• ISBN13: 9780380807031
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.0"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great, but not comprehensive

We're Not Monsters is a excellent, factual portrayal of many of the issues facing teens today. For each topic, there is a wide variety of resources, from basic information and statistics to stories and quotes from other teens. It also clearly explains what a concerned friend can do and gets into some of the social issues involved and potential areas for advocacy. One major gripe that kept me from giving 5 stars: a lot of common, important teen issues (eating disorders for example) aren't covered in here. I was happy with the chapters on teen suicide and self-injury (both topics are near and dear to my heart), and the section on killer teens was interesting, but I was disappointed that the chapter on teen abusers didn't include more information for victims of abuse, and the chapter on teen pregnancy left a lot of potential avenues unexplored. Overall, though, I would recommend this book to teens in trouble, their friends, concerned adults, and anyone curious about what's going on with troubled teens.