Ready or Not, Here Life Comes, by Dr. Mel Levine, M.D.

Ready or Not, Here Life Comes, by Dr. Mel Levine, M.D.

Join us in our collegial conversation around the book that leads us to understand "how startup adults get unready for their careers." Do you ever look around and wonder what will happen to the students going through your middle and high school hallways? Since I began studying the work of Dr. Mel Levine 6 years ago, I have taken a closer look at kids. Who are these kids with the language that makes me cringe and the purple hair? Who are these kids who have phones ringing, ipods on their ears, and talking with peers - all at the same time!?

In this book, Dr. Levine guides us through some very solid arguments about inner direction, interpretation, instrumentation and interaction. Throughout the book, Dr. Levine shares countless anecdotes about his work with kids, and so many of them remind me of my family and even my high school and college friends. Whatever happened to my high school boyfriend? Why did it take him well over 4 years to get a degree and well over 8 years to land himself a solid job that he is passionate about? He was valedictorian of his school, the all-star quarterback for his high school football team, and a very well-rounded individual. Dr. Levine shows how today's society makes it hard for kids to grow into productive adults - and what we can do about it!

Join us as we preview some video clips that will begun our discussion about struggling students. I also recommend a great article - "The Unsuccessful Adolescent." And finally, if you are still determining whether or not you want to read this book, here is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Ready or Not, Here Life Comes.