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The Overachievers: The Secret Lives Of Driven Kids-used
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The Bestselling Author Of Pledged And The Teachers Returns With A Groundbreaking Look At The Pressure To Achieve Faced By America'S Teensin Pledged, Alexandra Robbins Followed Four College Girls To Produce A Riveting Narrative That Read Like Fiction. Now, In The Overachievers, Robbins Uses The Same Captivating Style To Explore How Our Highstakes Educational Culture Has Spiraled Out Of Control. During The Year Of Her Tenyear Reunion, Robbins Goes Back To Her High School, Where She Follows Hearttuggingly Likeable Students Including 'Ap' Frank, Who Grapples With Horrifying Parental Pressure To Succeed; Audrey, Whose Panicked Perfectionism Overshadows Her Life; Sam, Who Worries His Years Of Overachieving Will Be Wasted If He Doesn'T Attend A Namebrand College; Taylor, Whose Ambition Threatens Her Popular Girl Status; And The Stealth Overachiever, A Mystery Junior Who Flies Under The Radar.Robbins Tackles Teen Issues Such As Intense Stress, The Student And Teacher Cheating Epidemic, Sports Rage, Parental Guilt, The Black Market For Study Drugs, And A College Admissions Process So Cutthroat That Students Are Driven To Suicide And Depression Because Of A B.With A Compelling Mix Of Fastpaced Narrative And Fascinating Investigative Journalism, The Overachievers Aims Both To Calm The Admissions Frenzy And To Expose Its Escalating Dangers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Overachievers'? A: 'The Overachievers' explores the intense pressure to achieve faced by American teens, highlighting issues such as stress, perfectionism, and the competitive nature of the college admissions process.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Overachievers'? A: The author of 'The Overachievers' is Alexandra Robbins, known for her bestselling books on youth culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Overachievers'? A: 'The Overachievers' was published on August 7, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Overachievers' have? A: 'The Overachievers' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Overachievers' have? A: 'The Overachievers' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Overachievers' suitable for young adults? A: 'The Overachievers' is suitable for young adults as it addresses relevant teen issues and the pressures they face in education.
- Q: What are some key issues discussed in 'The Overachievers'? A: Key issues discussed in 'The Overachievers' include parental pressure, cheating, sports rage, and mental health challenges among students.
- Q: Can 'The Overachievers' provide insights for parents? A: 'The Overachievers' offers valuable insights for parents regarding the pressures their children face and how to support them in a competitive academic environment.
- Q: Is there any investigative journalism in 'The Overachievers'? A: Yes, 'The Overachievers' includes a mix of fast-paced narrative and investigative journalism that examines the educational culture and its effects on students.
- Q: Does 'The Overachievers' discuss the effects of academic pressure on mental health? A: Yes, 'The Overachievers' addresses the mental health implications of academic pressure, including issues like depression and anxiety among students.