Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine

The bestselling author of UnSelfie explains how the old markers of accomplishment – grades, test scores – are no longer reliable predictors of success in the 21st century. Our kids are the smartest on record, but also the loneliest, most stressed, risk averse, and depressed. In her book Thrivers, Borba combines scientific studies on resilience, expert advice from the field and interviews with 100+ diverse, young people. She argues that the difference between those who struggle and those who succeed comes down not to grades or test scores, but to seven character traits that set Thrivers apart.