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The Write Way to Get a Girlfriend
When Juan entered the essay contest, it wasn’t for the prize money. He wanted to prove to Tao, to his friends, and to himself that he wasn’t stupid; however, learning to write a college level essay wasn’t going to be easy. With the help of his new girlfriend and tutor, Kirsten, he not only learns how to write, but how to study, search for employment, handle a job interview, prepare for the SAT, how government works, and who his friends really are. The Write Way to Get a Girlfriend is a novel that teaches English composition, resume writing, job search skills, and U.S. government by weaving the lessons into the plot of a teen romance novel. Readers experience the lessons through the eyes of Juan, the novel’s protagonist, who is forced to face many of life’s hard choices, but with the help of his girlfriend and tutor, Kirsten, he overcomes the obstacles placed in his path.
310 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2015
About the author
Alfred R. Taylor
10 books4 followersAlfred Taylor lives with his wife and two children. He is a graduate of the creative writing program at the University of Central Florida. He manages to find time to write when he is not too busy raising a family, working on the house, or paying his mortgage. He is presently working on his next novel titled Full Circle: Alien Insurrection.
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December 24, 2017
The "Write Way to get a Girlfriend" by Alfred R. Taylor
is more than a book. Every student of English language should use this book as a guide to improve their command over the language. I had initially got it as a part of kindle unlimited, but now plan to buy the book as I would like to keep it for my refence from time to time, especially the Usage Help section.
The best learning is one where the student does not need to put in a lot of effort. This book guides students on how to write through the form of the story of Juan and Kirsten and teenage romance, making the learning process an absolutely effortless one. Kudos to Mr Taylor for this. You must have been a teacher and a great one. Looking forward to reading more of your books!
is more than a book. Every student of English language should use this book as a guide to improve their command over the language. I had initially got it as a part of kindle unlimited, but now plan to buy the book as I would like to keep it for my refence from time to time, especially the Usage Help section.
The best learning is one where the student does not need to put in a lot of effort. This book guides students on how to write through the form of the story of Juan and Kirsten and teenage romance, making the learning process an absolutely effortless one. Kudos to Mr Taylor for this. You must have been a teacher and a great one. Looking forward to reading more of your books!
August 23, 2022
In Alfred Taylor’s, “The Write Way To Get A Girlfriend,” readers are introduced to Juan and fellow high schoolers as we get a firsthand glimpse into their daily lives. When Juan is made fun of in class because of his poorly written essay, he enters the school’s essay contest to prove he isn’t stupid. That is, with plenty of help from his new girlfriend and now tutor, Kirsten. Kirsten not only helps Juan write better, but their relationship blossoms in the process as they spend more time together.
I have to say I loved Mr. Taylor’s approach and the way he taught his readers not only English lessons but also such topics like politics, relationships, teen drinking and driving, and even how to properly apply for a job. The author’s delivery is fresh and appealing, writing his novel as if he was teaching a class of high school students. I’ve honestly never read a book so creatively written. With each chapter, I felt as if I was back in high school taking classes again. Taylor writes in a fun and clever way without being boring or preachy to his readers.
Because of the creative writing style, I feel this would make an excellent novel assigned to high schoolers. Not only will they learn true life topics but also there is also the engaging story throughout that gives his readers an inside look at teen life—the good and the bad—that each of us have gone through, if we’re older readers, and will help a younger reader if they’re presently in high school.
I also enjoyed watching the development of all the characters and how each one learned a lesson or two along the way. I felt I was back in high school again and wished I could have had a book like this to read to have given me pointers when I needed some guidance along the way. High schoolers will completely relate to this novel and will learn some valuable pointers such as how to apply for a job, how to learn to understand present day politics, what it means to respect someone and be respected in return, and even some social points as well.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed “The Write Way to Get a Girlfriend” by Alfred Taylor and I feel teachers would benefit from adding this as a mandatory read in their classes. It not only reaches teenagers in a fresh, approachable way, but I feel they’ll enjoy the trials and tribulations each character goes through because it may mirror their own lives at one point or another. I highly recommend this book to teenagers and even adults because it’s an overall fun novel to read. Well done, Mr. Taylor!
I have to say I loved Mr. Taylor’s approach and the way he taught his readers not only English lessons but also such topics like politics, relationships, teen drinking and driving, and even how to properly apply for a job. The author’s delivery is fresh and appealing, writing his novel as if he was teaching a class of high school students. I’ve honestly never read a book so creatively written. With each chapter, I felt as if I was back in high school taking classes again. Taylor writes in a fun and clever way without being boring or preachy to his readers.
Because of the creative writing style, I feel this would make an excellent novel assigned to high schoolers. Not only will they learn true life topics but also there is also the engaging story throughout that gives his readers an inside look at teen life—the good and the bad—that each of us have gone through, if we’re older readers, and will help a younger reader if they’re presently in high school.
I also enjoyed watching the development of all the characters and how each one learned a lesson or two along the way. I felt I was back in high school again and wished I could have had a book like this to read to have given me pointers when I needed some guidance along the way. High schoolers will completely relate to this novel and will learn some valuable pointers such as how to apply for a job, how to learn to understand present day politics, what it means to respect someone and be respected in return, and even some social points as well.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed “The Write Way to Get a Girlfriend” by Alfred Taylor and I feel teachers would benefit from adding this as a mandatory read in their classes. It not only reaches teenagers in a fresh, approachable way, but I feel they’ll enjoy the trials and tribulations each character goes through because it may mirror their own lives at one point or another. I highly recommend this book to teenagers and even adults because it’s an overall fun novel to read. Well done, Mr. Taylor!
July 27, 2020
This book is a fun tool for a middle school student to learn how to write a paper, create a resume & interview for a job, all while navigating the dynamics of high school friendships & romance. The author weaves these necessary life skills into the hallways of high school inside & outside of the classroom. The social & academics challenges of the teenage years are developed through the characters, Juan, Kirsten, Gina, Tao & all the kids. The writing resources offered in the back of the book are excellent tools that any student can refer to when developing their writing skills.
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