Stories for the Extreme Teen's Heart: Over One Hundred Treasures to Touch Your Soul

by Alice Gray (Compiler)

Compiled with the help of teenagers, Stories for the Extreme Teen's Heart features true stories of teens living committed lives for Christ. These inspiring selections show teens making a difference in their families, schools, and world. Captivating stories with themes specific to teen interests instruct by example, not preaching, while encouraging wise choices and a deeper walk with the Lord. This wonderful resource will intrigue nonbelievers and move believers closer to God as they receive affirmation of His presence.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Inspirational

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jessica Shatrin]

I LOVED this book as a teenager. It has a “born again Christian” feel to it And Is a bit misinformed when it comes to comparative religion (I remember it talking about yoga as being sacrilegious...even as a teenager I knew that was bogus) but it’s a good read for the modern Christian teenager. My only wish is there was something similar for the Muslim teenager!

[Kristy]

Another great Alice Gray collection of stories. Once again, very easy to read and very uplifting. Any teen who thrives on a relationship with God will love this book; I got a lot out of it when I was that age.

[Patrí]

Stories for the Extreme Teen's Heart is a collection of Christian stories and testimonies of teens. It's a book full of inspiring stories and virtues. It's an awesome book for teens. And I personally like it because I can use it for teachings. (;

[Nadine]

This was another gift I received for my confirmation and it was also a really good read. I remember reading it and feeling incredibly impassioned about being the youth leader at my church.

[Fiona Mutanu]

It's perfect for the teens' souls....the lessons passed through it are just wow...I especially like the one on Lisa and her bother Brent about forgiveness.....

[Samantha Issa]

Testimonies always touch hearts the strongest.

[Jennifer Robb]

A group of inspirational stories--most are about teens who are following God, but some seem to be about people older than teens who have a message to deliver to the younger generation.

[Bookworm]

Several of these were not theologically correct.

Also, very dramatic.
1. Girl makes a chart for her brother to forgive her 70x7 times (490) and when she finishes that chart, she thinks she can’t be forgiven anymore, so she runs away from home, cuts all contact with her family, and becomes a waitress in poverty.
Then her brother dies and she finds out he would have forgiven her 491 times, but now he’s dead and can’t forgive her anymore.
Like, what??
2. Yoga is a sin, apparently??
3. And it quotes “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” and we ALL know how much THAT book screwed people up.

No wonder it hasn’t been checked out of our church library for 20 years. Cull!

[Cindy aka "The Book Fairy"]

Another absolutely fabulous collection of stories..well worth the read! I have used them as life lessons on honestly, integrity, making a difference when some are bullied or even when there are hurting teens whose lives have been saved... Excellent collection!

[J Stiles]

This is a beautiful book. Full of great teachable heart warming moments. I used to read to them to my campers at summer camp. They would always beg for one more, one more. Great book to inspire and assure people of God’s love for them and the power of everyday acts of kindness and heroism.

[Annastcia Bell]

I haven't finished this book yet, but it is so good. Just got to the 'Showing Your Faith' section. I like Friend to The Ends, Always Forgiven & The Final I Failed best so far, I think. My least favorite was the The Lovesick Father.

[Glenys]

Chicken soup for the soul style of book celebrating teens who are saying Yes to God. Easy read stories which are very inspirational.

[Kimberly]

i normally hate chicken-soup type books ... but this one is actually worthwhile.

[Mary]

An inspiring read for any teen.