Basic Summary
This generation is in serious pain, but no one seems to be handing out hope these days. Reggie Dabbs is a speaker that offers hope and love to all who need it, as a result he gets hundreds, even thousands, of emails, Facebook messages, and letters from kids who are hurting. This book is composed of their letters and Reggie's responces to their heart tearing letters. In-Depth Summary “I get abused and hurt so much, and no one seems to care…” These are real words written by a real girl. There are thousands more just like her. Her pain is real. Her story is true. But her voice has been hidden… until now. For those who will dare to listen to the truth, tragedy, and triumph found in the desperate words of a generation eclipsed by the white noise of a culture too busy to care, there are incredible stories to be unearthed. This book is a shocking, inspirational exposé of just a few of these stories—hidden in plain sight. It is written in response to thousands of personal letters and messages, both for those in crisis and for those who share that crisis with them everyday. These are the stories, the responses, and ultimately the hope that we all should own for each other. As one of the most sought-after public speakers in the world, Reggie Dabbs has shared his own incredible story with millions of adults and students each year for the past twenty-five years. Because of social media, many of them share their own stories with him in return. These letters contain their stories with names and details changed to protect their anonymity, having otherwise been kept in their original form. They are followed by Reggie’s actual response of hope to that individual. John Driver, MS—a former public secondary educator, as well as a fifteen-year community youth advocate and mentor—adds additional insight and “Breathable Moments” for educators, parents, friends, and family. Equipping readers to help those in crisis continue breathing another day, Just Keep Breathing provides both the inspiration and the information needed to respond confidently and appropriately—and see those we care about make it to another sunrise. My Review I got this book at Winterfest, the first time I'd ever heard Reggie Dabbs speak. I'm a book worm and his booth had books...so I bought one. What I did not know was what Reggie Dabbs normally did, a speaker that gives hope to the hopeless. Having struggled with mental illness myself, I was taken back by the intensity of the book. I had to read it slowly, and in parts. It was that raw. Reggie's responces are good, sometimes I thought they were lacking, but there is limited space in a book, but I did find that after reading Just Keep Breathing: A Shocking Expose of Letters You Never Imagined a Generation Would Write, I found that I had a passion for helping those who struggle just like me. If struggling with mental illness, these kids stories you can definitely relate to, and you can find hope within the pages of this book. If you know someone struggling or just have a passion for helping, John Driver's Breathable Moments section will help you out as well. Overall Rating: 5/10 https://www.amazon.com/Just-Keep-Breathing-Reggie-Dabbs/dp/0718077199/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1529100739&sr=1-2&keywords=just+keep+breathing&dpID=61JmBBZ-WnL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
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