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Maya Shine, an award-winning author specializing in literature for teens and young adults, is renowned for her commitment to crafting impactful, high-quality books. With a background in computer engineering and a master's degree in administration, Maya brings a unique blend of expertise to her work. Her passion for psychology, science, art, and spirituality enriches her stories, making them both inspiring and enlightening.
As a devoted mother, Maya draws inspiration from her personal experiences navigating the challenges of adolescence alongside her daughter. Raised by a single mother, Maya's own journey has influenced her writing, which also focuses on empowering young adults facing adversity. Her commitment extends beyond individual empowerment; she envisions a world where collective efforts contribute to the growth and success of future generations.
Maya's acclaimed book, recognized for its excellence, serves as a guide and a source of inspiration for teens and young adults alike. Through her writing, Maya seeks to bridge the gap in guidance and preparation, helping young individuals navigate the complexities of adolescence and prepare for successful adulthood.
Maya Shine's legacy is defined by her steadfast dedication to storytelling, which not only inspires, enlightens, and empowers young readers but also instills in them the desire to pass the torch to future generations. It represents an evergreen personal growth that transcends generations and cultures, fostering a continuous cycle of empowerment and enlightenment for all who engage with her work.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
As a young person in this modern era, it isn't enough to acquire just academic knowledge. You also need to develop your life skills to become independent and self-sufficient. Maya Shine offers readers this comprehensive guidebook -- Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults -- to help you do that. Using the long-established method of 5WH, this book shows you how to be self-aware, attain a growth mindset, and take action to begin your journey into adulthood and a fulfilling life. With this book, you will discover meditation and mindfulness as essential ingredients to self-care, learn about how to present yourself to the world, get a summer job and earn money for the first time, navigate neurodiversity in the workplace, excel in work, manage money, build a budget, handle taxes, save money for college, find your own place, and more.
The late teens and early twenties are a time that can define the trajectory of your life. This is why books like Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults are a must-read for any new adult/teenager who is ready to leave the nest and face the world on their own. Author Maya Shine covers a broad range of topics in this meticulously detailed guide -- basically, everything a young person may need to know about before they leave home for college, career, or any other enterprise for the first time in their lives. Toward the end of the book, you will find an action-plan template to help you oversee the progress you've made in the pursuit of your goals. This is an informative and motivational handbook, and it couldn't be more relevant for today's youth. Highly recommended.
