The book "How to Become a Strong Person and Build a Good Life" by James Wegert is now available at the Manheim Township, Mountville and Quarryville libraries.

Using his more than 25 years of experience working with youths, Wegert wrote the book in a down-to-earth, encouraging manner to help high school students and young adults develop the tools, such as character, attitude, responsibility, effort and self-control, that they need in order to be more successful academically, personally and socially. The book also explains to readers how to use the aforementioned five tools to build a good life through respect for their jobs, others and themselves by dealing with negative people in a positive way and by making good choices. For young people, their job is to be a student.

The book contains 70 true short stories, including humorous and serious stories, to illustrate the main points. About 15 of the stories have been placed in a special section because they are appropriate for people age 15 and up.

The book can also be used by parents and grandparents as they teach their children and grandchildren how to become strong people.