Grit

by Sara Antill

Overview

Grit—persistence and perseverance in the face of setbacks—is an important ingredient for a successful life. People such as Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds, and the example they set will be an inspiration to readers as they learn about ways to develop grit in their own lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448896783
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2013
Series:	Character Strength Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Ingredients for Success 4

What Is Grit? 6

Keep Going! 8

Setting Goals 11

Community Resilience 12

Finding Solutions 14

Finding Grit in Others 16

Showing Your Grit 18

Using Other Strengths 20

My Report Card: Grit 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Websites 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 3–4—Antill repeats key words quite a bit in these volumes, so much so that the repetition becomes grating. Had these books been designed for early readers, the reiteration might make sense, but the target older audience will be annoyed. An additional issue is that the conclusion to each title is used to tout the character traits highlighted in other texts, creating awkward and forced segues. The definitions and examples presented for self-control, zest, and grit are problematic. For instance, Antill implies equivalence between learning an instrument, even though it can be "boring," and Nelson Mandela's endurance of 27 years of prison by using both as examples of "grit." Rather than investing in the entire series, money is best spent on Gratitude, Curiosity, Optimism, and Social Intelligence. These volumes do the best at countering overlaps in content and repetitive wording with interesting, relevant celebrity profiles and helpful advice.

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