Cover of The overachievers

Book 2006

The overachievers

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Publisher
Hyperion
Language
English
Published
2006
  • Case studies
  • Overachievement
  • Performance
  • New York Times reviewed
  • Children, conduct of life
  • Success, psychological aspects
  • Achievement motivation
  • Youth, conduct of life

A look at the world of teens who face unbearable pressure to succeed explores such issues as intense stress, sports rage, parental guilt, the study drug black market, and the cutthroat college admissions process, as well as their impact on young people.