--- product_id: 9286438 title: "You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me" price: "€ 36.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/9286438-you-dont-have-to-learn-everything-the-hard-way-what store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 199 reviews Top 20 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction categories Compact, easy-to-read chapters You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me **Price:** € 36.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secrets you wish you knew sooner — because learning the hard way is so last decade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me - **How much does it cost?** € 36.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/9286438-you-dont-have-to-learn-everything-the-hard-way-what) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted & Loved:** Rated 4.7 stars by nearly 200 readers who swear by its life-changing advice - • **Binge-Worthy Wisdom:** Short, engaging chapters that keep you hooked from start to finish - • **Top-Tier Teen Guide:** Ranks #19 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on critical social issues - • **Real Talk, No Lectures:** Warm, conversational tone that resonates with both teens and parents - • **Life Lessons Without the Pain:** Empowers young adults to avoid common pitfalls with practical advice ## Overview This highly rated, used book offers concise, relatable guidance for teens and parents navigating complex social issues like responsibility, friendships, and abuse. Praised for its warm tone and practical advice, it ranks among the top nonfiction titles for young adults, making it an essential read for anyone invested in empowering the next generation. ## Description desertcart.com: You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me: 9780972322973: Saul, Laya: Books Review: The most amazing book!! - I received this book yesterday and I'm pre-reading it before I give it to my 14 year old step daughter as a gift. This is probably the best book I have ever read. The material is great and it is written in such a positive way that the lessons that are taught will be well received. Sometimes it's hard for parents to teach their kids "everything" they need to know. I had to learn most everything that I know the hard way and if I can save my step daughters some of the pain and heartache that I went through, I will have done my job. Sometimes they don't want to hear it from me or their dad or even their mom, but I feel like this book will definitely help to get a lot of points across and hopefully will help them to reflect on who and where they are now and who and where they want to be and help them be the best version of themselves. I very highly recommend this book!! Review: A Valuable Book for Parents and Teens - The day this book arrived I read it cover to cover in one night! Initially, I thought I would skim through a couple chapters that interested me most, rather than start at the beginning, but I found myself compelled to read the chapters I had originally glossed over. It took me a few hours, but I could not put it down. I love this book! It has solid advice for teens in a modern world, where so many unhealthy and confusing messages are bombarding our youth. It addresses a gamut of subjects, such as learning to take personal responsibility, dealing with challenges and failure, developing healthy friendships, and even identifying and avoiding sexual abuse, to name just a few topics. The book really shines in the way it presents the ideas. All chapters are short and readable; no long, wordy sections that strain ones attention. The warm tone which reads like an intimate conversation - this book does not lecture or instruct - is very appealing. I think it is a valuable guide not only for teens, but also for parents or mentors who are looking for a more effective way to communicate these messages to any young adult. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #800,221 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Suicide Social Issues #33 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Sexual Abuse #177 in Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Dating & Intimacy | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 199 Reviews | ## Images ![You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6111Dd7kL+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most amazing book!! *by A***S on November 23, 2023* I received this book yesterday and I'm pre-reading it before I give it to my 14 year old step daughter as a gift. This is probably the best book I have ever read. The material is great and it is written in such a positive way that the lessons that are taught will be well received. Sometimes it's hard for parents to teach their kids "everything" they need to know. I had to learn most everything that I know the hard way and if I can save my step daughters some of the pain and heartache that I went through, I will have done my job. Sometimes they don't want to hear it from me or their dad or even their mom, but I feel like this book will definitely help to get a lot of points across and hopefully will help them to reflect on who and where they are now and who and where they want to be and help them be the best version of themselves. I very highly recommend this book!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Valuable Book for Parents and Teens *by M***O on December 26, 2010* The day this book arrived I read it cover to cover in one night! Initially, I thought I would skim through a couple chapters that interested me most, rather than start at the beginning, but I found myself compelled to read the chapters I had originally glossed over. It took me a few hours, but I could not put it down. I love this book! It has solid advice for teens in a modern world, where so many unhealthy and confusing messages are bombarding our youth. It addresses a gamut of subjects, such as learning to take personal responsibility, dealing with challenges and failure, developing healthy friendships, and even identifying and avoiding sexual abuse, to name just a few topics. The book really shines in the way it presents the ideas. All chapters are short and readable; no long, wordy sections that strain ones attention. The warm tone which reads like an intimate conversation - this book does not lecture or instruct - is very appealing. I think it is a valuable guide not only for teens, but also for parents or mentors who are looking for a more effective way to communicate these messages to any young adult. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stop reading these reviews and buy the book! :) *by P***R on August 2, 2004* I am very grateful to Aunt Laya for writing this much needed book. It is practical, effective, sweet, and very readable. Do you have a teenager in the house? Know one? Ever met one? This is a must read for you and then I'm sure you will agree with me that you need to get it in every teenager's hand. I happen to have my Master's in Psychology and have read a lot of ineffective books in my life. THIS is not one of them. Why are you still reading this review? Go click on the purchase button! :) While you are at it, buy two as I know you will want to pass them on. Still reading this? You're NOT a contrarian are you? :) O.K., then I FORBId you to buy two of these books. 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