How Children Succeed Confidence, Curiosity and the Hidden Power of Character

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Publisher's Synopsis

Why character, confidence, and curiosity are more important to your child's success than academic results. The New York Times bestseller. For all fans of Oliver James or Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys, Raising Girls, and The Complete Secrets of Happy Children.


In a world where academic success can seem all-important in deciding our children's success in adult life, Paul Tough sees things very differently.

Instead of fixating on grades and exams, he argues that we, as parents, should be paying more attention to our children's characters.

Inner resilience, a sense of curiosity, the hidden power of confidence - these are the most important things we can teach our children, because it is these qualities that will enable them to live happy, fulfilled and successful lives.

In this personal, thought-provoking and timely book, Paul Tough offers a clarion call to parents who are seeking to unlock their child's true potential - and ensure they really succeed.

Book information

ISBN: 9780099588757
Publisher: Random House
Imprint: Arrow Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 370.15
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 6036
Number of pages: xxiv, 231
Weight: 184g
Height: 197mm
Width: 132mm
Spine width: 16mm