Matters of the Heart: A Guide to
Living and Loving Your Teen Years
by Corin Wiser, M.Ed.

    MATTERS OF THE HEART by Corin Wiser
    Category:  Non-Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  2/1/08
    Publisher:  Trimark Press
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    There are numerous self-help books on the market, and a surprising number of them are for teens and young adults.  
    Most have a way of telling you what to do to improve your life.  MATTERS OF THE HEART, however, doesn't tell
    you how to live your life.  Instead, author Corin Wiser offers practical tips, real-life examples, and ideas to help you
    brainstorm so that you can live the type of life that you want to lead.

    The book covers several issues, all of them important, that deal with things that truly matter in life: you, your thoughts
    and feelings, your words and choices, your family and friends, your body, and even the world around you.  
    MATTERS OF THE HEART is interactive, with lists, snippets of true stories, and even journal space and fill-in-the-
    blank areas that the reader can use to make notes or jot down important points.

    This isn't a book geared towards giving you a perfect life.  In fact, one of the strongest points of MATTERS OF THE
    HEART is that perfection is a goal that can never be attained.  But with the right attitudes, goals, and mindset, teens
    really can transition into adulthood with confidence, self-esteem, and self-respect.

    If you're the parent of a teen or pre-teen, or even know one who could benefit from a little nudge during the difficult
    time of life known as adolescence, hand them a copy of MATTERS OF THE HEART.  Although the "feel" of the
    book definitely seems geared toward girls, I believe that guys, too, would benefit from the useful information inside this
    book.