Do Hard Things is an extraordinary book. In fact, I believe it will prove to be one of the most life-changing, family-changing, church-changing and culture-changing books of this generation.
Alex and Brett are the real deal, Christ-centered young men of character and vision, committed to serving Jesus with humility and excellence.
I read countless books but this is one of the most unique, defining and important ones I've ever seen. It is paradigm-shifting, revolutionary, liberating and hope-instilling. While I'd love for every teenager to read Do Hard Things, I'm just as eager for every parent, church leader and educator to read it.
God spoke to me and encouraged and challenged me through Do Hard Things. If you do the hard thing of saying no to distractions and yes to this remarkable book, I guarantee you'll be richly rewarded.
-Randy Alcorn, Best-selling author of Heaven and The Treasure Principle
When someone tells you that his younger brothers wrote an incredible book he's either just being nice because they're family, or he really means it. Well, I am not just being nice, I mean it. This book is excellent. And I can commend it to you because my brothers' love for Christ and personal example back up the message.
Do Hard Things is easy to read, but it will challenge you to the core. It is inspiring, insightful and practical. Alex and Brett show that the teenage years are not a season to endure but a time to excel and to grow. Then they show you how.
Parents, this book won't keep your teenagers out of trouble. It will get them into the right kind of trouble -- the kind that comes when they dream, take risks for God and dare to flout the status quo. Put it in their hands. Read it yourself. Every former teen needs this book, too. I know I do. There's no age-limit on the Rebelution. It's never to late to do hard things.
-Joshua Harris, Pastor, author and older brother
Alex and Brett Harris are two extraordinary young men with a revolutionary message. Their book Do Hard Things is a clarion call for Christian young people not to be seduced by the world's low expectations for the adolescent years. Instead, Alex and Brett call their generation to spend those years acting boldly for the glory of God.
In a culture where laziness and ease is often the order of the day for teenagers, Do Hard Things presents a radical and provocative alternative. I heartily recommend this book.
-R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
As an aging pastor now playing the back nine, I long most of all to see the gospel passed on to the next generation. That's why it brings me great joy to see Alex and Brett challenging their generation to refuse to be seduced by the siren call of this world and instead Do Hard Things for the glory of God. This book will create a distinct distaste in your soul for living an easy and comfortable life - conforming to modern culture. I pray that God will use this book to inspire many young people (and old alike!) to Do Hard Things by God's grace for the glory of His name.
-C.J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries, Author of Living the Cross-Centered Life and Humility: True Greatness
Add years to your life! This book is a 'how to' guide for recovering the years 13 to 19. It's a good read - the trap of low expectations, the danger of leisure, surprising stories - this is stirring stuff! Alex and Brett call their generation to ask for responsibility, not shirk it.
A winning combination of optimism and challenge, Do Hard Things is an important message both for teenagers and about teenagers. And this stuff is true for more than just teenagers! I'm in my forties and you think I can't learn from this book?
-Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Founder, 9Marks.org
In writing this wise and compelling book, the Harris brothers model their very message: a competent, Christlike, collaborative effort that casts a vision for rebelling against the culture of "teenage" low expectations. Along the way, readers are introduced to a growing group of ordinary rebelutionaries who are doing hard and extraordinary kingdom work. I thank God for this book, and I warmly recommend it to teenagers and parents alike.
-Justin Taylor, ESV Study Bible, Project Director, Blogger, Between Two Worlds
I've been looking forward to this book from Alex and Brett for some time now and am so glad it is finally here. Do Hard Things is a Gospel-centered and profoundly practical battle cry for teenagers to live against the world for the world.
The twins make a thorough and compelling case that teenaged Christians make a difference by being different; they don't make a difference by being the same. So if you want your life to count for something big and everlasting, read this book. You'll be glad you did.
-Tullian Tchividjian, Pastor of New City Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and author of Do I Know God?