Tony Dungy's little brother, Linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Linden is the youngest of the Dungy family and the least motivated because he hasn't found "it." In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all Linden knows is that he wants to make people happy. With encouragement from his parents, a helping hand from his older brother Tony, and inspiration from God, Linden learns that if he dreams big and has faith, he can do anything!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Look within and find yourself....:
Linden Dungy is a third grader that questions what his 'it' is. Old brother, Tony, is great at basketball, everyone's found their niche but him. 'You Can Do It' is an inspirational read to be shared with children to encourage them to strive to always do their best. It was a gracious read, no real excitement, just an example of some of the trials that youngsters go through.
Good for older children. Light on the spirituality.:
I liked that this book has a very positive message. The main character is disheartened because he doesn't know what he wants to be in life. Everyone around him seems to know and he feels left out. His family is encouraging and helps him to consider his interests and what appeals to him. He's a young child. Before the book concludes he has found what he wants to be in life, career-wise. I think it's a nice story but find it somewhat annoying that like most childrens' books the answer is clear and easy to... more info
YES YOU CAN!:
You Can Do It! YES, You Can! Tony helps guide his little brother, Linden, to determine his dream. Tony follows the example of his parents by putting faith, self-reflection, along with the love and support of family to the test. Even though Linden acts up at school (sometimes) the positive reinforcement from his devoted family helps him see God's plan for his life. As Linden discovered his dream and when he did the support of positive community leaders and his family made all the difference. This... more info
Motivation for children:
A true to life and feel good book you want your children to read. A great family book. Parris Martin
