Friday, April 18, 2008

Do Hard Things: A Review and Giveaway!

Contest is now closed! Thanks for participating! Winner is Tammy! Congratulations! Enjoy this with your home school curriculum!


With over 10 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God. Written when they were 18 years old, Do Hard Things is the Harris twins’ revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact. Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of revolution already in progress challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today.
Alex and Brett have been featured in the New York Times, World Net Daily, and World. Their Rebelution Tour is hitting cities across the country, challenging teens to not meet but exceed our culture’s now expectations for teens.
I am just starting to read this book, and it is super! God has definitely inspired these boys to do mighty things for HIM! Their older brother is Joshua Harris (author of I kissed Dating Goodbye).
Whether you are a teen, parent a teen, or just know a teen, this book is an essential read.
Author: Alex and Brett Harris
Author Bio:
Alex and Brett Harris founded TheRebelution.com in August 2005 and today at age 19 are the most popular Christian teen writers on the Web. The twins are frequent contributors to Focus on the Family’s Boundless webzine, serve as the main speakers for the Rebelution Tour conferences, and have been featured in WORLD magazine, Breakaway, The Old Schoolhouse, and the New York Daily News. Sons of homeschool pioneer Gregg Harris and younger brothers of best-selling author Joshua Harris (I Kissed Dating Goodbye), Alex and Brett live near Portland, Oregon.
Would you like to win a copy of this great book? Just leave me a comment. Contest open to United States residents (bloggers and non-bloggers). Contest ends April 24 at 7:00 PM CST.
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69 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    I'd love to read the book and then pass it on to a teen I know. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. mvernoApril 19, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    looks like a great read

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  3. AnonymousApril 19, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Looks like a great book.

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  4. Mya BrooksApril 19, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    Interesting!!!

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  5. HilLesha O'NanApril 19, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Sounds great!

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  6. Fangirl JenApril 19, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Thanks for the chance.

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  7. susan1215April 19, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    please enter me

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  8. agordon10April 19, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    sounds like a good read

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  9. KarenApril 19, 2008 at 3:20 PM

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  10. occ1956April 19, 2008 at 7:54 PM

    I would love to read this book!

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  11. UnknownApril 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    I want to win!

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  12. LINDALSHOTApril 19, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    I'd like to read this!

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  13. AnonymousApril 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    I would love to read this. I am 19 and a Christian.

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  14. chromiummanApril 19, 2008 at 11:29 PM

    love to read this

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  15. AnonymousApril 19, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    This looks to be an interesting read.
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  16. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 1:43 AM

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  17. AngelaApril 20, 2008 at 1:48 AM

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  18. maweisbergApril 20, 2008 at 2:54 AM

    i want to win

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  19. Samantha PApril 20, 2008 at 3:39 AM

    sounds like a great read!

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  20. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 4:26 AM

    count me in!

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  21. SusanApril 20, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    I hope I win.

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  22. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    woud LOVE to win...thanks so much :)

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  23. jennemApril 20, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    I would love to read this.

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  24. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    i have 4 teens i could really use this

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  25. windycindyApril 20, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    These twin brothers and very innovative and know their purpose in life! I think teens and adults should read this book with its' wonderful concepts. I know that I hold back in life way too much. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  26. sillelinApril 20, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    add my entry

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  27. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Enter me, please.

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  28. AnnApril 20, 2008 at 2:37 PM

    looks like a very good book to read. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  29. sewingmemaApril 20, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    I would give this to the library so all teens will have the opportunity to read it.

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  30. Dr. Dolly (@drdolly)April 20, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    after my husband and i read this, we'll share it with the youth group leaders at our church!

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  31. Jessica CoteApril 20, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    This seems like a great read!

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  32. DeProApril 20, 2008 at 9:41 PM

    Thanks for the contest. Count me in!

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  33. AnonymousApril 20, 2008 at 9:47 PM

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    Mommie
    http://www.mommieshome.net

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  34. Miranda WardApril 20, 2008 at 11:04 PM

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  35. idahomomApril 21, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Great prize. Thanks for the chance.

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  36. idahomomApril 21, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    I love to read. Thanks for the chance.

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  37. cdruryApril 21, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    Would love to win this - thanks!!!

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  38. TammyApril 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    My daughter will be a teenager next year - and I would love to use this as part of our homeschool curriculum. Thanks for the chance.

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  39. computergirl31April 21, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Enter me, please.

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  40. AnonymousApril 21, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    this would be a real encouragement for my younger brother and sister

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  41. Erica GApril 21, 2008 at 3:19 PM

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  42. AnonymousApril 21, 2008 at 3:40 PM

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  43. Princess Golden HairApril 21, 2008 at 6:16 PM

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  44. Julie DonahueApril 21, 2008 at 7:07 PM

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  45. yellowlabsApril 21, 2008 at 11:18 PM

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  46. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 8:56 AM

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  47. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 9:07 AM

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  48. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM

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  49. DOODLEGIRLApril 22, 2008 at 11:32 AM

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  50. DOODLEGIRLApril 22, 2008 at 11:35 AM

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  51. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 12:13 PM

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  52. AnonymousApril 22, 2008 at 11:00 PM

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  53. NikiApril 23, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    Just finished a book - would love a new one

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  54. reddon30April 23, 2008 at 4:51 PM

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  55. AnonymousApril 24, 2008 at 12:19 AM

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  56. lilykApril 24, 2008 at 5:19 AM

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  57. mgsterApril 24, 2008 at 7:12 AM

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  59. carissaadApril 24, 2008 at 9:17 AM

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  61. demmiApril 24, 2008 at 10:37 AM

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  62. mrstrooperApril 24, 2008 at 1:00 PM

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  63. masonsgranny59April 24, 2008 at 1:13 PM

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  64. Sandy MApril 24, 2008 at 2:20 PM

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  65. /\Heather/\April 24, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    I love the play on words in the title. Also, it sounds like a great book! Thank you!

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  66. memetuApril 24, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    Do Hard Things is a great contemporary philosophy our Great Great Grandparents knew all to well.

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  67. theolottoApril 24, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    sounds like a good read.

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  68. TimsterApril 24, 2008 at 7:49 PM

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  69. DonnaApril 24, 2008 at 9:30 PM

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