Book Nook - Talking ABout Adolescence: Supercharge Your Body and Brain Power

I recently had a chance to review a book for adolescents by Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim.

Growing up in a strict household in Asia, Dr. Chang-Lim didn’t always feel comfortable talking to her parents about mental health, body changes and the chaos of her teenage years. And later in her career as an optometrist, she met countless teens battling depression, eating disorders and addiction without the support of adults. Driven by her experiences, Dr. Chang-Lim is now on a mission to help the next generation make healthy decisions, coach parents and educators on having open conversations and decode the chaos of growing up.

In “Talking About Adolescence: Supercharge Your Body and Brain Power,” Dr. Chang-Lim provides a scientific understanding of adolescence while also teaching teens how to manage mood swings, conquer stress and unlock their potential. (There's also a previous book that focuses on anxiety, depression, and mental health).

This book is written in a very no-nonsense tone, targeted towards adolescents but also not condescending. The topics are dealt with completely enough that adolescents and teens will get a good understanding, but also brief and concise enough that they won't feel overloaded. Most of the things that teens and tweens will have questions about are included, and I like the inclusion of mental-health related topics, as well as resilience and making positive choices.

Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim holds a master of arts in psychology, a doctorate in optometry, and a master of science in microbiology. She is a multi-award-winning author of romantic fiction, short stories, memoirs, and self-help books. Her works explore the intricacies of human relationships and the human spirit’s resilience, evolving into inspirational tales that are both multidimensional and thought-provoking. Her books have won numerous awards, including the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Award (first place), the IndieReader Discovery Award (winner), the Readers’ Favorite Book Award (gold medal winner), the BIBA™ Literary Award (winners), etc. 

Chang-Lim is passionate about using her writing to make a difference in people’s lives. “Every human being is valuable; every soul is unique and special,” she says. “I write with my heart and soul. My mindset is that if my writing can make a difference in even one person’s life, it’s all worth it, and that’s what love is all about.”

Chang-Lim lives in Orange County, California, with her husband and their poodle mix, Gabby.

For more information about Chang-Lim and her work, visit https://eichinchanglim.com. 

Follow Eichin Chang-Lim: 

Website - https://eichinchanglim.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eichinchanglim 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/authoreichinchanglim 

X/Twitter - https://x.com/EichinChangLim 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@eichinchanglim1 

Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214567801-talking-about-adolescence-book-2 

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Talking-About-Adolescence-Supercharge-Brain-ebook/dp/B0DDDPGBYS