Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Life Skills for Teens
Karen Harris · 2021
74/100
👍 Worth It
This is the reference book you actually reach for when you don't know how to write a check or unclog a drain. It won't win any prizes for depth, but it's broad, well-organized, and genuinely useful for a teen heading into independence. A few sections show their age in a digital-first world, but the core is solid.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety92
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing72
Originality58
Evidence & accuracy75
Hype vs delivers70
Age-fit88
Human-eye read70
Penny’s verdict74
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