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Book SynopsisHow can teenagers learn to decide when taking a risk is worth it? When brother and sister Jimmy and Carly find a scared, wounded, and huge dog in the woods, they’re not sure whether to risk helping her. This question launches Carly and Jimmy on an adventure that leads them to learning a revolutionary approach to making decisions. Teenage readers will close the decision-making fable "Taming Chaos" equipped to tackle difficult life choices with confidence. "Taming Chaos" is a fable for teenage students, teaching a step-by-step system for facing life’s big---and small---decisions with confidence and a calm mind. When life throws challenges at you, you need to know when to swing and when to duck. Join Carly and Jimmy on a journey into life’s most challenging uncertainties.
Trade Review“Gary Miller’s analysis of risk management is spot on. The book was written for teens, but it may interest college students too! --- M. Moshe Porat, Ph.D., CPCU Dean
"As a current Middle School Principal & a former High School Math Teacher, "Taming Chaos" embraces all aspects of adolescent social, emotional, quantitative & analytical development throughout its highly enjoyable story. All School Districts should adopt this excellent thought-provoking book into their Character Education & Math Curriculums!" --- Adam Slavin, Building Principal, Upper Merion Area Middle School
