DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF FOR TEENS

The popular author of the many DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF books and audios, Dr. Carlson uses his wisdom and young-at-heart persona to create a valuable primer for overstressed teenagers. His insights into adolescent worries and temptations is uncanny. The perfectionism, petty rivalries, romantic losses, unrelenting self-scrutiny, power strivings, anger, depression, and moodiness--it's all right on the money. Though he's an adult, Carlson keeps his inner parent out of the program and connects with his audience without sounding condescending. Though it will be tricky to get any teen to listen to this, the abundance of sincere and authentic help will make it worth the effort. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 03]