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A brilliant continuation on Matthew Syed’s previous book “You are awesome”. Can be read after the previous one or this can be the first one. Boosts your confidence and gives you real-life examples. Very funny and easily written. Very understandable. Excellent for kids ( and adults 😀)
This book is all about Matthew Syed and the tips he gives to people to be a better/more successful person. I learnt that you always have to do what you think is right and to always be yourself and to not change your personality because of the people around you.
I got this book for my 8 year old but at first she was reluctant to read it so I decided to read it myself. I do think this book has a lot of important messages about individuality and resilience, I didn't find it a particularly compelling read. I felt it relied a lot on personal anecdote, and was a little repetitive. I also disliked how the chapter on being kind focussed almost entirely on how being kind benefits you, not talking about being kind because it's the right thing to do and benefits
As humans we have a need to fit in with those around us and conform to the norms of society. Growing up is all about trying to fit in at school, being accepted by the cool kids and not being singled out for being different. But what happens when we dare to be our true selves…Matthew Syed wasn’t like the other kids at his school; he read The Hobbit, played table tennis and was obsessed with wearing tracksuits. Like Syed, I have found myself not really fitting in either. I started playing lawn bow...
I have enjoyed Matthew Syed’s books (Bounce, Rebel Ideas) and until I came across ‘Dare to be You’, I had no idea that he also writes for teenagers. I have not read the precursor to this book: ‘You Are Awesome’. I liked the idea of ‘Dare to be You’, more than I enjoyed the execution. The intentions are good, many teenagers would benefit from the confidence to ignore peer group or adult pressure and to simply be themselves. But, is it all as simple as self-belief? Changes to the brain and to horm...
Inspiring Inspirational, impactful, creative and seminal book, so much wisdom yet simple and easy to understand, highly recommended- Anil from Mauritius 🇲🇺♥️💥🌍🙏
Part of my book review books for ReadPlus.It's a good book for young teens - all about self-empowerment and being yourself.
Great book to boost self esteem 👌 if you haven't already, then read it ♡
