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The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms Novel

An average story tells. A good story guides. This story illustrates, demonstrates and inspires.

The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms is a collection of interesting and true-to-life stories that navigates the reader through experiences that many of our youths are facing today.

It then empowers the reader with the how, why, when and what to do to avoid, or handle the life challenges and choices that they will come up against, in way a they can fully relate to.

The Government, parents, schools and society as a whole are searching for ways to engage with teenagers around the area of behaviour and consequences, ‘The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms’ is an effective way that works.

The stories are made up of seven characters each related to one of he principles of RESPECTisms, (Robert - Responsibility) - (Eddie - Education) - (Sarah - Say No) - (Peter- Peers) - (Emma - Expectations) - (Colin - Consequences) - (Tracey - Time)

This 116-page The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms - Word on the Streets novel, contains riveting, interlinked stories based around each of the seven principles; all involve young people. Issues tackled include: conflict, relationships, assertiveness, unplanned pregnancy, peer pressure, drug abuse, knife crime, the law, self-esteem and time management. It shows how a positive outlook on life – and an education – can lead to a more successful future.

In search of clarification of the concepts in this book I was directed to an avid young reader and self-confessed book critic Rhys Lewis aged 14. His feedback was “A book unlike any other I have ever read.” 

His comments reinforced to me that this book contains effective principles embedded in true to life stories that if adopted will change the life of the reader forever.

As you read this book, you will discover more about the seven principles and how I have used the lives of seven characters to reinforce the principles and your learning.

As you read about the characters you may find one of them you can relate to, or you may relate it to someone you know. That's great, because that's just what this book is intended to do, to stimulate thought.

One word of advice - when you have read this book share the principles with anyone you can, especially your friends. That way your learning will be reinforced and multiplied many times.

As you read and enjoy the book you discover The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms that have inspired thousands of young people over the years.

You will laugh with them, cry with them, cheer with them and learn with them, as they describe how the principles of RESPECTisms have affected and guided them through their lives.