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During the year of her ten-year reunion, Robbins goes back to her high school, where she follows heart-tuggingly likeable students including "AP" Frank, who grapples with horrifying parental pressure to succeed; Audrey, whose panicked perfectionism overshadows her life; Sam, who worries his years of overachieving will be wasted if he doesn't attend a name-brand college; Taylor, whose ambition threatens her popular girl status; and The Stealth Overachiever, a mystery junior who flies under the radar.
Robbins tackles teen issues such as intense stress, the student and teacher cheating epidemic, sports rage, parental guilt, the black market for study drugs, and a college admissions process so cutthroat that students are driven to suicide and depression because of a B. With a compelling mix of fast-paced narrative and fascinating investigative journalism, The Overachievers aims both to calm the admissions frenzy and to expose its escalating dangers.
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Looking for a captivating and eye-opening read? Look no further than "The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids" by acclaimed author Alexandra Robbins. This groundbreaking book takes a hard look at the intense pressure faced by today's teenagers to achieve academic excellence.
In "The Overachievers," Robbins leads us on a journey back to her high school, where she introduces us to a cast of compelling characters. Meet Frank, who battles overwhelming parental expectations; Audrey, whose relentless pursuit of perfection consumes her life; Sam, who fears his achievements will be worthless if he doesn't attend a prestigious college; Taylor, whose ambition threatens her social status; and The Stealth Overachiever, a mysterious student who goes unnoticed by many.
Robbins fearlessly tackles pressing issues such as the epidemic of student and teacher cheating, the debilitating effects of intense stress, the black market for study drugs, and the cutthroat college admissions process that has pushed some to the brink of suicide. Through a captivating mix of fast-paced narrative and investigative reporting, "The Overachievers" sheds light on the dangerous consequences of our high-stakes educational system.
If you're tired of the admissions frenzy and want a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by today's teenagers, "The Overachievers" is a must-read. Join the thousands of readers who have been enthralled by Robbins' gripping storytelling and thought-provoking analysis. Don't miss out on this enlightening and eye-opening journey into the secret lives of driven kids.
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