I'mpossible: ChessLife Strategies for Children & Young Adults

Twelve year old Ali is the smallest kid on his block. An avid reader and consummate chess player, Ali is labeled "nerd" and "Brainiac" by neighborhood toughs. He is ultimately compelled to take up boxing to survive amidst these bullies obsessed with the sport. While Ali will try to jab his way to success in their way of life, his true challenge is to accept himself and transform the neighborhood to his way of life... I'mpossible is the first in the ChessLife Strategies(TM) for Children & Young Adults book series which encourages children to apply the logic of the game of chess to real-life decision making. Like no other reasoning activity, chess offers instant punishment and instant reward. By experiencing the benefits and consequences of their decisions so immediately, children can learn personal responsibility and the need to strategize towards their goals. In ChessLife Strategies(TM) Kyseme Ali Ellington and Bobby Crawford offer a vehicle of authentic empowerment that speaks directly to youth in language they can relate and respond to... Michael Bernard Beckwith Founder, Agape International Spiritual Center Author of Spiritual Liberation-Fulfilling Your Soul's Potential

Author: Kyseme Ali Ellington,Bobby Crawford
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: 03/05/2010
Pages: 108
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.28d
ISBN: 9781449067410

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