Writing From The Heart: Young People Share Their Wisdom

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Peggy Veljkovic, Arthur Schwartz
Templeton Press, 2001 - 207 pages

Writing from the Heart offers us a unique window into what young people have learned about life. This collection of essays captures the values that matter most to teens—values such as love, perseverance, family, and helping others—in their own words. As the young writers reflect on their own experience, readers of all ages will be inspired by their wisdom and hope.From Chattanooga to China, these essays are all extraordinary. They not only celebrate the accomplishments of the young writers, but also offer an opportunity to peer into the hearts and minds of young people around the world. Readers may be amazed at some of the hardships that these teens have faced, but will have a deep sense of optimism for our future. In addition, they inspire us to make the most of our lives as well.

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About the author (2001)

Peggy Veljkovic is the former coordinator for the Laws of Life Essay Contest at the John Templeton Foundation. In addition, Ms. Veljkovic is the author of Teen Ink: What Matters, a book published and distributed by Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval.

Dr. Arthur Schwartz received his doctorate in moral education from Harvard University. He received an honorary law degree from the College of the Ozarks, where he delivered that institution’s 1999 commencement address. He is married with two children, loves coaching little league, enjoys musical theatre, and is an avid reader of abolition history.

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