Review of The buzz: A practical confidence builder for teenagers

Citation

Rasmussen S (2008) Review of The buzz: A practical confidence builder for teenagers. Review of: The Buzz: A Practical Confidence Builder for Teenagers, David Hodgson, Carmarthen: Crown House Publishing, 2006, 128pp. ISBN 978-1904424819. Psychology Teaching Review, 14 (1), pp. 98-99.

Abstract
Hodgson, David. (2007). The buzz: A practical confidence builder for teenagers; Carmarthen: Crown House Publishing, pp.128; 978-1-904-42481-9 (Paperback); 978-1-845-90043-4.Reviews the book, The buzz: A practical confidence builder for teenagers by David Hodgson (2007). The book focuses specifically on understanding personality and behavior, but rather than providing a very theoretical approach to the topic, the relatively complex personality theories are presented in a manner that everyone can understand, and simply provides the framework for a much more practical approach to achieve positive thinking. The book is supported by a dedicated website which offers free downloads and an online advice service, as well as an audio book. The book is written in an accessible, down-to-earth style and contains a nice mixture of diagrams and cartoons, making each section easy to read. Overall, the book is an ideal resource for young people, but is also highly suitable for individuals working with this target group in general or specifically with young people who are facing difficulties in their lives.

Keywords
personality; confidence builder

Notes
Output Type: Book Review

Journal
Psychology Teaching Review: Volume 14, Issue 1