Asgedom, Mawi. The code; the 5 secrets of teen success.Little, Brown, 149p. c2003. 0-316-73689-9. $9.99. JS Motivational speaker A motivational speaker is a professional speaker, facilitator or trainer who speaks to audiences, usually for a fee. The keynote speech generally takes place either at the beginning of the event, or the close of the event. Mawi Asgedom, author of Of Beetles beetles members of the insect order Coleoptera. They are common intermediate hosts for tapeworms. darkling beetles this and other mealworms are common inhabitants of poultry houses and are suspected of aiding in the transmission of and Angels, is back and this time he's offering up advice for teenagers serious about taking control of their lives. Asgedom details the way a teen can create a personal code for success through five main points: win the inner battle; win every day; give first, receive second; never lose hope; and, take smart risks. The author shows the way to unlocking these secrets by providing personal anecdotes about the ways he sought out success as he grew up. Asgedom tells of his childhood in Ethiopia, life in a refugee refugee, one who leaves one's native land either because of expulsion or to escape persecution. The legal problem of accepting refugees is discussed under asylum; this article considers only mass dislocations and the organizations that help refugees. camp in Sudan Sudan (s  dăn`), officially Republic of Sudan, republic (2005 est. pop. 40,187,000), 967,494 sq mi (2,505,813 sq km), NE Africa. , and growing up poor in Chicago. Included in
each chapter is the "your turn" section, with questions for
the reader to sit down and answer as a way to revealing a personal code.
The Code focuses on direction, beliefs, attitudes, and goals. Asgedom gives advice on what to do when faced with a challenge and how to persevere per·se·vere intr.v. per·se·vered, per·se·ver·ing, per·se·veres To persist in or remain constant to a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles or discouragement. . The conversational tone of the book is engaging, addressing "you" the reader often, and even signing off at the end with "your friend." Asgedom's book is a sure-fire way to motivate teens and set them on the road to success. The only problem may be getting kids to pick up this self-improvement book. Amanda MacGregor, Boston, MA |
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