Thank you Bil for your thoughtful review!

I think at one time or another we have all pondered the questions, “Knowing what I know now, if I could relive my life, what things would I do differently?” We can spend a lot of time thinking about the things we might do differently, but that is a waste of time. Unfortunately we do not get the chance for a “do over”. We make our choices on a daily basis and then we live with the consequences of our choices – and many of our choices will continue to impact our lives well into the future.

Sarah Galimore, the author of 10 Things I Wish I Knew in High School, takes a look back at some of the choices she made in high school and wonders whether she could have made better choices. Her goal in looking back is not to try to change the past or speculate about what might have been. She is still a rather young but that does not stop her from realizing that as youths we often fail to seek out guidance or worse yet think we don’t need it. There seems to be a hazard of youth that we think we have things figured out, that life will not happen to us, that somehow we are invincible.

I believe that Ms. Galimore has some valuable lessons for those still in high school. She freely shares the things she did and the things she failed to do that have not served her well. By all measures, most people would consider her a success. But she indicates that at times she tended to focus too much time and energy in ways that did not produce the best results for her. She also talks about failing to focus on some bigger picture items that she should have paid more attention to.

The book is rather short and very easy to read. The target audience is the younger person who is looking for some guidance on making better life and career choices. She provides some excellent advice in a very conversational style. The advice she shares is not in any way preachy, and that should make it easier for young people to listen to her. Also, she still rather close in age to the high school audience so she tends to write in a manner they will pay attention to.

There are some very valuable lessons in this book. I would hope that all high school students would read this or some similar book and take the time to figure out their values, what they really want, how to achieve it, and how what they wants fits in the larger world picture. She also advocates that it would be smart to enjoy your youth – don’t focus on growing up too fast. But I remember how smart I thought I was in high school – how I thought I had everything figured out. I’m not sure there is any book that will cure that youthful attitude. This one certainly makes an effort.

I was provided a review copy of this book.

A must read for young students!

This is a book that every kid going into high school or even college should read. It is full of personal insight and sourced statistics about just about everything you can possibly think of when it comes to your education. There is insight from the friends you make in school to the way you approach learning to whether or not college is right for you. These topics are all so important for a young student to think about in order for them to take better hold of their life. It is also written in a down-to-earth and easily accessible way that draws you in, especially with the personal stories which I think young people can really appreciate. If you know a kid about to embark into high school I definitely recommend getting this book for them; it could help to better shape their future.

Very Inspirational!

I had my 17 year old daughter read this book and this is her review "Your book was very inspirational. I enjoyed all the facts that your book included. The "Reflective Moment" section really made me think. This book is definitely informative and helpful."