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ROWDY CITY TEENS PUSH UBA TO PEN BOOK.
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BY Sineke Sibanda
Computer Science student is
set to launch a book this September in order to reach out
and arm young minds with upright
values to manoeuvre safely through
teenhood.
According to the author, Tinashe
Makuti, the book Effective Teen is a
book which tackles the issues faced
by every teenager out there and its
focus is on creating an awareness in
the young person’s mind about the
dangers of living a reckless life.
Makuti said: “The main thing that
pushed me to write the book is
seeing the level of brainwashing in
young minds. Visit BC (Bulawayo
Centre) on the last Saturday of any
holiday you will see rowdy teenagers
doing all sorts of stuff.”
This book is Christian oriented and
bases all its assertions on the Bible.
It starts with an introduction of
thought patterns highlighting how
we think and the importance of our
thoughts. This introduction allows
the reader to understand that the
only way one can effectively lead a
successful life is by having a good
line of thought.
Makuti said the Effective Teen is a
compilation of how he managed to
wade through his teen-age period.
The book tackles issues on alcohol,
pornography, social media, premature relationships, vision formula-
tion, setting goals, practicing the will
of God among other answers to some
pertinent questions that teenagers
ask.
“With the book I hope to get to a
w