Fighting Invisible Tigers: A Student Guide to Life in "The Jungle" - Softcover

Hipp, Earl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0915793040 ISBN 13: 9780915793044

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U., 1986

Synopsis

Discusses the pressures and problems encountered by gifted students and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more control over their lives.

About this title

About the Author

Earl Hipp is the author of many books for young people. He has a B.A. in Psychology and a master’s degree in Psychophysiology. He has worked as a clinical psychotherapist, helping hundreds of people to better understand, cope with, and grow through the challenges in their lives.

Review

"This best-selling book by Earl Hipp gives teens information on how stress affects health and decision-making. While it is not faith based, students will learn stress-management skills, such as assertiveness, time management and relaxation exercises." —YouthWorker Journal, January/February 2009

"Straightforward, enjoyable, easy-reading style.... Exccellent reading for those in the mental health field or anyone working with teenagers." —National Mental Health Association 

"Provides useful, practical tools and ideas for folks of any age." —Whole Earth Magazine

"Helps you understand how stress affects your mind and body. It also gives both long- and short-term strategies for dealing with stress effectively." —New Moon Magazine

 “A top pick for community library parenting collections.”—Midwest Book Review

Previous edition: “Pick of the Lists” American Bookselling Association

Edition details

• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915793040
• ISBN 13: 9780915793044
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 119