Life on the Edge

Few maps are available for the perilous journey from adolescence to adulthood. James Dobson (When God Doesn't Make Sense; Love Must Be Tough, etc.), founder and president of Focus on the Family, offers both concise counsel and solid reflection about that passage here. Expanding on a popular seven-part video series of the same name, Dobson deals with a range of issues and choices faced by young people between 16 and 26: self-image; freedom and responsibility; financial management; changing relationships with parents; college and career choices; and sexuality. His conservative approach may make some readers uneasy but, punctuated with vivid stories and with engaging question-and-answer sections, Edge offers credible and useful insight into major life choices for young seekers. (Apr.)