cover image Just Keep Breathing: A Shocking Exposé of Letters You Never Imagined a Generation Would Write

Just Keep Breathing: A Shocking Exposé of Letters You Never Imagined a Generation Would Write

Reggie Dabbs and John Driver. Thomas Nelson, $16.99 trade paper (240p) ISBN 978-0-7180-7719-8

Dabbs (Reggie) and pastor and songwriter Driver join forces to compile a bevy of heartrending letters written by teens going through hardship, and to offer advice for the downtrodden. Dabbs, who speaks to millions about overcoming challenges each year, explains that it is his personal mission to bring hope to those struggling by telling his own story and explaining the stories of others who have overcome adversity. This startling text is filled with letters from hurting young people and also includes Dabbs’s answers and powerful action steps for readers to consider. The text is insightful but heavy, featuring candid accounts of suicide attempts, rape, abuse, abandonment, bullying, low self-esteem, and much more. Dabbs and Driver offer both practical and spiritual advice for each situation. Readers who need a resource for understanding and approaching the life-changing pitfalls of youth will find much to take away from the book. Dabbs spills his giant-sized heart over every page and challenges readers to begin doing the same as they work to engage with the young folks in their community. (Jan.)