{"product_id":"writing-from-the-heart-young-people-share-their-wisdom-9781890151485","title":"Writing From The Heart: Young People Share Their","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting from the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e offers us a unique window into what young people have learned about life. This collection of essays captures the values that matter most to teens—values such as love, perseverance, family, and helping others—in their own words. As the young writers reflect on their own experience, readers of all ages will be inspired by their wisdom and hope. \u003c\/p\u003e From Chattanooga to China, these essays are all extraordinary. They not only celebrate the accomplishments of the young writers, but also offer an opportunity to peer into the hearts and minds of young people around the world. Readers may be amazed at some of the hardships that these teens have faced, but will have a deep sense of optimism for our future. In addition, they inspire us to make the most of our lives as well. \u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Foreword by Sir John Templeton \/ xi \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Helping Others: In Truth, Giving Is Receiving\u003cbr\u003e Kacey Mason, Winchester, TN \/ 3 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Optimism: Standing High on the Peaks of Life\u003cbr\u003e Arjay Velasco, Bronx, NY \/ 6 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Love: Sometimes to Love Means to Sacrifice\u003cbr\u003e Leah Webber, Crestline, OH \/ 8 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Forgiving Others: Nothing Should Keep Us from Forgiving Each Other\u003cbr\u003e Ashlee Cook, Cleveland, TN \/ 10 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Honesty: Is Honesty Still the Best Policy?\u003cbr\u003e Peter Blair, Nassau, Bahamas\/ 14 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Courage: Let Me Show Courage in Everything I Do\u003cbr\u003e Andrew Gilman, Troy, NC \/ 18 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Helping Others: Learning to Give\u003cbr\u003e Claire Nettles, Clinton, MS \/ 21 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Honesty and Respect: Teaching the Values that Matter Most\u003cbr\u003e Kwonneung (Stephen) Kim, Brooklyn, NY \/ 24 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living by Your Values: The Laws of Life Will Guide You Through the Roughest Times\u003cbr\u003e Ashley Cowan, Lima, OH \/ 27 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Kindness and Believing in Yourself: To Thine Own Self Be True\u003cbr\u003e William Barrie, Fairfield, CT \/ 30 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Respect: What I Learned from Carl\u003cbr\u003e Nick Maney, West Palm Beach, FL \/ 32 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Redemption: The Epiphany\u003cbr\u003e Arliss Feathergill, Winona, MN \/ 35 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Integrity: Keeping Your Word\u003cbr\u003e Peter MacLean, Port Glasgow, UK \/ 39 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living Life to the Fullest: Last Day\u003cbr\u003e Denise Signorelli, Plymouth, MN \/ 42 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Family, Honesty, and Believing in Yourself: What I Learned from My Family\u003cbr\u003e Tamara George, Alvin, TX \/ 45 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Kindness: Go Out and Do Something Kind Today\u003cbr\u003e Joanisa Tenreiro, Naples, FL \/ 47 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Having Faith: We Are Here by Grace\u003cbr\u003e Andrew Wasuwongse, Media, PA \/ 49 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Family: Don’t Take a Loved One for Granted\u003cbr\u003e Chelsea Rose, Bryn Athyn, PA \/ 53 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Optimism: Positive Thinking Is Contagious\u003cbr\u003e Julie Johnston, Kingwood, TX \/ 56 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Not Judging Others: Look with Your Heart, Not with Your Eyes\u003cbr\u003e Melissa Jackson, Rawlins, WY \/ 58 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Integrity: We Must Strive to Live with Integrity\u003cbr\u003e Emily Garrett, Sanford, NC \/ 63 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Kindness: The Simple Hand That I Have to Offer\u003cbr\u003e Mollie Barnes, Spirit Lake, IA \/ 67 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Helping Others: Learning a Valuable Lesson\u003cbr\u003e Laia Mitchell, Tallahassee, FL \/ 70 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Optimism: The Only Person in Charge of My Attitude Is Me\u003cbr\u003e Angela Ross, Philadelphia, PA \/ 72 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Believing in Yourself: When You Look in the Mirror, Do You Like What You See?\u003cbr\u003e Elizabeth Cherry, Hickory, NC \/ 75 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On The Importance of Learning, Faith, and Family: Reaching My Goals\u003cbr\u003e Anitra Raiford, Gainesville, FL \/ 78 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Helping Others: I Can’t Forget and I Won’t Ignore\u003cbr\u003e Tara Coughlin, Philadelphia, PA \/ 80 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Optimism: Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative!\u003cbr\u003e D. Michael Reynolds, Jr., North Little Rock, AR \/ 83 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Love: Don’t Let the Chain of Love End with You\u003cbr\u003e Alexandra Silverman, Clayton, MO \/ 85 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Love: Gone, Yet Not Forgotten\u003cbr\u003e Melissa Young, Acton, Ontario, Canada \/ 88 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Compassion and the Pursuit of Excellence: Having a Set of Rules to Live by Is a Great Tool for Success\u003cbr\u003e Sherrie Crouch, Kingston Springs, TN \/ 90 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Honesty: Honesty Will Help Me Achieve My Goals\u003cbr\u003e Paulina Klinkosz, Mayfield Heights, OH \/ 93 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Love, Justice, and Compassion: Principles for True Freedom\u003cbr\u003e Suzanne Schumann, Hixson, TN \/ 95 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Compassion: Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged\u003cbr\u003e Amanda Edwards, Cincinnati, OH\/ 97 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Trying Your Hardest: Success Is a Journey, Not a Destination\u003cbr\u003e Tyler Brinkmann, Carlyle, IL \/ 100 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living Life to the Fullest: Enjoy Every Second\u003cbr\u003e Wu Meng (Wendy Wu), Beijing, China \/ 102 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Having Faith and Living Life Simply: Life’s Precious Gifts\u003cbr\u003e Genevieve Owusu Ansah, Kumasi, Ghana \/ 105 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On the Importance of Learning: Half Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing\u003cbr\u003e V. Ganesh, Chennai, India \/ 107 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Believing in Yourself: The Perfect Life\u003cbr\u003e Anne Saab, Beirut, Lebanon \/ 109 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Happiness: Life Has So Many Wonderful Things to Offer\u003cbr\u003e Elisha Reid, Victoria, Australia \/ 111 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living Life to the Fullest: Don’t Toy with Time\u003cbr\u003e Lisa Jennings, Delta Junction, AK \/ 113 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living by Your Values: The Laws of Life Will Continue to Influence My Life\u003cbr\u003e Vassily Polyvianny, Ivanovo, Russian Federation \/ 116 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Courage: Overcoming Fear\u003cbr\u003e Amy Schnelle, Medford, WI \/ 119 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Perseverance: The Greatest Law of Life\u003cbr\u003e Jesse Gordon, Denham Springs, LA \/ 122 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Kindness: Say a Kind Word to Someone Else at Least Once a Day\u003cbr\u003e Lindi Davis, Napa, CA \/ 125 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Optimism and Living Life to the Fullest: If Nothing Else, These Will Build Character\u003cbr\u003e Katharine Boicourt, Trappe, MD \/ 127 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Helping Others, Passion, and Integrity: Eight Birds, Two Mountains, and One Big Yellow Chevy Malibu\u003cbr\u003e Lindsay Braman, Point Lookout, MO \/ 130 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Love: Nurturing Love in a Flower Pot\u003cbr\u003e Neil Diaz, Huntington Park, CA \/ 135 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Helping Others: Everyone Can Make a Difference\u003cbr\u003e Jessica Atwell, Encinitas, CA\/ 138 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Family: A Kind and Loving Family\u003cbr\u003e Alexander Sorenson, Altadena, CA \/ 141 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Having Faith: Nothing Great Was Ever Achieved Without Faith\u003cbr\u003e Desiree Eroy-Reveles, Oceanside, CA \/ 144 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Courage: The Essential Life Quality\u003cbr\u003e Monique Jones, Oceanside, CA \/ 146 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living Life to the Fullest: My Turning Point\u003cbr\u003e Nadine Bastiampillai, Toronto, Ontario, Canada \/ 148 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Respect: Respecting Other People Can Make a Difference\u003cbr\u003e Malieka Overton, Albion, PA \/ 151 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living by Your Values: The Train to Attain Character\u003cbr\u003e Kati Lestmann, Dayton, TN \/ 153 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Love: The Power of Love\u003cbr\u003e Gloria Kung, Kennesaw, GA \/ 156 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living Life Simply: I Experienced Giving with the Hands of God\u003cbr\u003e Victoria Kintner, Shreveport, LA \/ 159 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Perseverance: What I Learned from My Grandmother\u003cbr\u003e Anna Kopel, North Mankato, MN \/ 162 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Patience: Getting Past the Potholes of Life\u003cbr\u003e Kevin Holloway, St. Louis, MO \/ 165 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living by Your Values: A Recipe for Character\u003cbr\u003e Margaret Therese (Terry) Bruns, Greensboro, NC \/ 168 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Compassion: Taking the Time to Smile\u003cbr\u003e Nicole Kuncl, Jenson Beach, FL \/ 171 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Living Life to the Fullest: The Most Important Part of Life Is Life Itself\u003cbr\u003e Lisa Avery, Omaha, NE \/ 174 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Indexes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Listing of Contest Locations \/ 179\u003cbr\u003e Listing of Contest Sponsors \/ 180\u003cbr\u003e Listing of Essay Themes \/ 185 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e About Sir John Templeton \/ 189 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Templeton Foundation Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043116646743,"sku":"9781890151485","price":17.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781890151485.jpg?v=1750957073","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/writing-from-the-heart-young-people-share-their-wisdom-9781890151485","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}