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📘 The overachievers by Alexandra Robbins

The Overachievers examines life for adolescents living under soaring expectations, delving into the stress and anger generated by sports, academia, and family dynamics. It highlights issues such as parental guilt, the clandestine world of performance‑enhancing drugs, and the ruthless nature of college admissions—showing how these forces shape the conduct of young people’s lives.

First publish date: August 8, 2006

Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology

Authors: Alexandra Robbins

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