Driving Without a Licence on the Highway of Life

For most adults, trying to talk to a young adult about what he or she should or shouldn't be doing is like nailing jelly to a wall. It takes someone speaking with their voice and with their concerns as a priority to break through the barrier. The problem is there is precious little around that fits the bill.

This is where Driving Without a Licence on the Highway of Life fills a niche. Written by a young person for young people, Liang's focus is on the pitfalls and barriers, mental and physical, which can stop a young person from achieving their potential, or worse, making a decision that affects them and others adversely.

Organised into 52 bite-size chapters with headings such as Controlling Impulses, Take Responsibility, Initiative and Choices, the book also covers practical advice on saving money, time management and staying healthy. The author is open about his personal troubles and his experiences in dealing with issues such as racial intolerance and bullying.

Written in a conversational vernacular that is both honest and forthright, the book fits well into a secondary school environment and will be useful for teachers and career counsellors. Each chapter kicks off with a quote from a variety of well known people, from Hippocrates and Mark Twain through to Anthony Robbins and Martin Luther King. Most of the short chapters conclude with several questions posing scenarios for the reader to consider, whether individually or in a group setting.

Liang's journey combines the exuberance of youth with the voice of experience and young adults from all backgrounds will benefit from his wisdom.

ISBN 978-0-9807066-0-4
Published by Catbird Media

1 copy: $25.00 (Plus P&H)