Books That Help Young People Build a Life That Lasts

Practical books that help parents and young people build character, discover purpose, make better decisions, and prepare for life.


For years, I’ve used true stories, history, humor, and practical lessons to help young people discover what matters, make better decisions, and recognize the strengths already within them.

These books approach that mission from different directions—character, personal growth, leadership, history, and humor.

CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE

A practical guide for parents who want
to help their teens discover purpose,
make better decisions, and build the
character needed for life.

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Start With Character

Inspiration For Teens

88 Short Stories With Over 200 Life Lessons

True stories from America's most written-about event that help teens discover their strengths, make better choices, and develop the character they need for life.

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Stand For Something

How To Build Character In A Broken Culture

A practical guide to 16 timeless values from honesty, respect, and responsibility that shows teens what strong character looks like. Includes 40 illustrations.

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Character In  Action

Profiles In Character
Timeless Values – Then and Now.

Meet remarkable people from American history whose decisions demonstrate that character isn’t something we merely talk about. It’s something we live.

America’s Bold 52
52 Stories of Courage, Character & Conviction

Discover 52 remarkable Americans whose courage, choices, and character helped shape our country and whose stories still teach us something today.

Bold Defenders
Complete Family Series in 3 Volumes

Meet Americans whose courage and character made a difference. Three volumes of inspiring stories designed to help families bring timeless values to life.

Help Your Teen Step Up

WHY YOU’RE ALREADY A LEADER

Your Teen May Be More of a Leader Than You Think

True stories show how ordinary people stepped up—and inspire teens to discover what they’re capable of.

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MAX YOUR LEADERSHIP!
A Much Quicker Read.

The most useful lessons from Why You’re Already a Leader, carefully selected and condensed into a faster read teens are more likely to finish and remember.

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EARNED, NOT OWED

Prepare Your Teen for the Real World

Help teens understand that respect, trust, and success aren’t owed. They’re earned through responsibility, effort, and the choices we make.

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