1. Start Here: Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are
    Alex & Brett Harris, Harris
    Random House Inc / 2010 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Kate
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 15, 2010
    Kate
    Having read Do Hard Things just a few months ago and loving it, I was excited to see what further the Harris brothers would come up with to encourage young people to do hard things for God. I wasn't disappointed! Slim in size, but packed with helpful information, Start Here answers the questions that Do Hard Things raised and addresses the nitty gritty problems & frustrations that will inevitably arise in the process of accomplishing hard things. Sprinkled throughout the book are the inspiring stories of real life teens who have done hard thingsfrom digging wells in Sudan to overcoming fears of public speaking and everything in between. Also included in the appendix is a list of 100 hard things real teens have done to kick-start some brainstorming. If you were motivated by Do Hard Things, you'll definitely want to check out Start Here
  2. Michelle Smith
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 15, 2010
    Michelle Smith
    Several months ago my 14 year old daughter read the Harris twins' first book, Do Hard Things. When I discovered this subsequent, companion title was about to be released, I wanted to read it and then pass it along to my daughter. Whether crocheting baby hats, befriending lonely teens, launching a website for a local church ministry or organizing a fundraiser drilling wells in drought-stricken Africa, this book relates many personal examples of teens encouraged to do hard things for the sake of the gospel.Start Here is well-suited to teens, with the writing reflective, insightful and motivational. In 10 fast-paced chapters comprising 162 pages, this book shared not only some real life examples of teens "doing hard things" but also some answers to the tougher questions such as how to determine whether the good thing you see to do is really God's will for you. I know many adults, myself included, who struggle with this same issue. If I, as an adult, struggle with discerning God's will for how I invest my time, I am certain many teens do as well. Other important issues such as keeping God in focus and keeping pride at bay are well-addressed. Particularly helpful are the appendix of 100 suggested "Hard Things" for teens to invest in and the set of discussion questions at the end. Teens are encouraged to seek guidance from their parents and church leaders as well as to read and discuss this book with their peers. Recommended highly. This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.
  3. Sweetslady
    Wichita, KS
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 15, 2010
    Sweetslady
    Wichita, KS
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    I had read Doing Hard Things, their first book, last year and absolutely loved it, so I was so excited to see a companion book with Start Here. This book did not disappoint and gave great insight from both the Harris brothers and from other rebelutionaries of how to get started and accomplish those "hard things" for God. I was so glad to see how they first say that you need to listen and obey your parents and seek their guidance as well as from pastors and youth leaders. I also was encouraged to see how to deal with issues which come up - time management, pridefulness, keeping God as the primary focus, and discouragement among others. Even though written primarily for teens, it is great for any Christian.This is definitely a must read for teens who want to make a difference as a Christian and break the stereotypical teen mentality that teens aren't able to do great things for God. This was book was provided for review by WaterBrook Multnomah.
  4. Chris Land
    Wichita Falls, Tx
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 15, 2010
    Chris Land
    Wichita Falls, Tx
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    I did not know what to expect from this book when I first got it, but after reading just the first chapter, I was floored with their amazing writing style and the humility they have demonstrated throughout the book. Not only were the Harris brothers telling their readers that they can do things to bring glory to God, but they shared stories from different young people who are making a difference. Normally, when you read books about accomplishing things for God, you normally see big things being accomplished. Not with the Harris brothers, they would tell the stories of people who did simple things such as befriending those who were loners or even taking a stand for what they believed in through a class project. Even though, this book was geared toward teenagers, I was very encouraged by people are making a difference for Jesus. All we hear about teenagers is that they are selfish, good for nothing, and will never accomplish anything. Not so with this book, you hear about what God is doing in and through the lives of young people. If you are a youth worker (youth pastor or volunteer), parent, or even a pastor, I highly recommend this book and share what God is doing in the lives of teenagers. The media will never tell these stories because it not bad news, but teenagers sharing the Gospel through doing hard things.
  5. Mocha with Linda
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    March 15, 2010
    Mocha with Linda
    a highly practical book for those teenagers who want to do hard things but aren't quite sure how to start. Peppered with stories from revbelutionaries who are making a difference, Start Here covers a range of topics - identifying a project and taking that first step, keeping God the focus, avoiding prideful attitudes, persevering during difficult times, and more. In addition to the real-life examples given throughout the book, the appendix lists 100 "hard things" to help jump-start a teen's rebelution. Some of them involve larger-scale projects (such as collecting items for a crisis pregnancy center, volunteering on a regular basis with an organization such as a soup kitchen or tutoring program, or becoming a team leader for an event such as Relay for Life). Others ideas are smaller, yet still significant tasks - which are sometimes the hardest of all (such as letting a sibling win an argument, calling one's dad on his birthday after the parents' divorce, practicing a musical instrument daily, or reading the Bible daily). Discussion questions at the end of the book, divided by chapter, make this an excellent book for a youth group study or book club.
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