Middle School: The Inside Story by Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acuna

This book doesn’t disappoint. Emotions are part of everyday life but when it comes to middle school students, the impact is magnified. If someone looks at them wrong, it could signify the end of the world. This book gives you a peak into the minds of these precious kids. In today’s world, it’s more compounded with the increase in technology, video games, social media, and the Internet. The book has four parts, which include: changes, parenting, friends, and school.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved that they interviewed middle school students and the transparency that they shared and I enjoyed reading how these students view the world. In the parents’ world, we can only see the outside many times and have no clue what our kids are thinking or feeling on the inside. This book gives you that insight. I love all the quotes sprinkled throughout the book. I enjoyed the personal stories and the guidance provided to help our children grow into responsible adults. I enjoyed the thoughts at the end of the chapters. The book is easy to read and pleasing to the eye.

I recommend this book to middle school parents to read on their own and then discuss it with their middle school student.

Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review.