
Gwendolyn's Books.
Dear Young Adults of the World, NZ Edition. $25
This book helps youth gain self-confidence to move safely and successfully into the workforce and
adult world, and is the basis of a workshop based social education project, The Young Adults Power Project (YAPP4u).
YAPP4u is original, “healthy”, unique, independent, practical, relevant, preventative, going beyond the issues of youth to plant seeds of change into our wider organisations.
"An outstanding quality resource for all senior schools and tertiary providers - a treasure trove of success strategies, real stories, philosophy, challenges, goal setting, Maori wisdom, poetry, and more. Engaging and relevant to now. New Zealand urgently needs the culture change gently but strongly laid out in this enterprise - The Young Adults 'Power Project." — Al Kirk, BA Dip SM, Past Principal Whangarei Boys High School
"YAPP4u (Young Adults Power Project) is an admirable, different, ambitious, significant and professionally presented project. I highly reccommend that leaders and teachers embrace this opportunity to help their students become real achievers." — Frank Leadley, Past President Secondary Principals' Assn of NZ
High Roads - Keys to Personal Power and Business Success. $15
"This is a profoundly important book about power. It decodes advanced and complex thought into a simple accessible format, while challenging readers to seek their own answers, deep within. It balances personal and business needs in a unique and satisfying way, and will appeal to a huge range of readers, both men and women. High Roads embodies the essence of a real winner, both within New Zealand and internationally." - Dr Cathy Dunsford, Publishing Consultant
Lasting Relationships - In Life, Love and Marriage. $15
Knowing More - Choosing Better - Being Happier
Essential learning for - all contemplating marriage, teachers, counsellors, clergy, students; those who have suffered divorce; the already married interested in happiness and peace.
"This positive, insightful and fascinating book is my new lifeline as I move on from my divorce. I see myself quite clearly in several of the case studies... I now see why things failed. And it was not all his fault! I needed this book ten years back, what a huge cost I could have saved... But i will give love another go... there is hope for us all here.. my book is ear-marked and underlined ...and I will never allow myself to be a victim of ignorance again!" - H.R, 49 years old.
"Practical, engaging, thought-provoking, wise, interesting, and helpful to all who want rewarding relationships." - Marriage Counsellor.
"Relevant to senior students, emerging adults, teachers, staff development, all leaders. I highly commend this practical guide to healthy relationships." - Frank Leadley, Past Pres. Sec. Scools Assn of NZ.
"Enriching, insightful, clear, sound. This book with its light human touch has a new slant on love, and is filled with core wisdom so needed by couples in today's challenging world." - Rt.Rev.George Carey, Former Archbishop of Canterbury.
"Listen to the voices of youth..."
Written words of Tertiary Student attendees at YAPP4u Workshops.
“Everything was interesting! It sure was about me, and my life! I value myself more now and speak more confidently.. can even talk up -front of the group!..."
“She inspired us to do better, to set goals, make plans, gain confidence in speaking, to think about our lives and tracks, to see other choices..."
“The Government should give this book to all students from about 16 years upwards.. and to our parents.. it just makes you think, feel good about yourself, and shows you how to get onto good tracks.."
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