Too Stressed to Think? by Annie Fox and Ruth Kirschner

Fox, A. (2005). Too Stressed To Think?: A Teen Guide To Staying Sane When Life Makes You Crazy. (p. 163). Free Spirit Publishing.

ISBN: 1575421739

Classification: book, nonfiction

Genre: nonfiction

Age Level: 9th-12th grade

Subjects: body image, family, nonfiction, school, stress

Reader's Annotation: Stress can ruin your day and this book explains why teens get stressed and what they can do about it.

Summary: This book looks at teen stress from every angle. The first section describes sources of stress, the brain science behind stress, how stress influences the body, and basic stress remedies. The second section looks at various sources of stress in teen's lives and breaks down responses and solutions. These stressful situations include family relationships, friends, romantic partners, and school situations. The last section gives plenty of advice on how to create a balanced life to prevent stress in the first place. There is also an appendix with plenty of resources for teens who need help that goes beyond what is covered in this book.

Reviews / Awards:

School Library Journal Review

Author Info:
Annie Fox's Website

Potential Hotspots:

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Readalikes:

• Feeling Freakish by Veronique le Jeune
  
• When Nothing Matter Any More : A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by Bev Cobain
  

Why it belongs in a YA collection:
A solid volume on handling teenage stress, this book will be a staple in any teen collection. The text is straightforward yet friendly, it strikes a good balance between being informative and easy to read.

Other:

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Evaluation:

3.5 stars