Since 1968 I have been fully committed and engaged in youth development, trying to better understand why some children do well in life and others struggle.

Equal to that question was an effort to determine why some children who face many of life’s greatest adversities are able to overcome great risks and experience success. Those questions guided and sustained my curiosity and enthusiasm about the development of our youth.

This book outlines the remarkable body of work, conclusions, principles, and practices found to dramatically help all young people achieve productive and satisfying lives. Be prepared—it may be much simpler than you would expect.