Insight into the pressure on American youth
The Overachievers by Alexandra Robbins is a powerful and compelling analysis of performance pressure among teenagers. Robbins, known from Pledged, follows various students and highlights themes such as stress, perfectionism, sports aggression, and the use of study aids.
The author describes sharp examples, including:
- "AP" Frank, who struggles with great parental expectations
- Audrey, for whom perfectionism predominates
- Sam, afraid that his efforts will be lost without admission to a top university
- Taylor, where ambition clashes with social status
- The 'Stealth Overachiever', a mysterious student who stays under the radar
The book also addresses the growing problem of fraud, parental pressure, and the tough admissions process, which sometimes leads to depressions and suicide.
Language and target audience
This Dutch-language work is suitable for diverse target groups with at least a B2 language level. The learning material fits well with education, work, and self-study.
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