The Teenager's Guide to the Real World

"The Teenager's Guide to the Real World" starts from the central reality that teenagers get to design their own lives. Many of the choices that teenagers make as teenagers will affect them for the rest of their lives. This book is designed to help teenagers see the amazing freedom they have to control their lives and their destinies, and to then help them make good decisions about the future. After reading this book teenagers understand a great deal more about themselves and the world around them. They are able to think about their choices with a new clarity and understanding, and are therefore able to begin planning a path toward success.

The author is the president of a multi-million dollar software development firm. He is the author of nine books, and is nationally respected for his ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. Mr. Brain formerly taught in the Computer Science Department at North Carolina State University, where he was elected to the prestigious Academy of Outstanding Teachers for his work in the classroom.