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The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids and the Cost of Perfectionism

"The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids by journalist Alexandra Robbins offers an uncompromising, deeply researched look into the high-stress world of high-achieving adolescents. The book follows a select group of students at a competitive high school, tracking their grueling schedules, academic pressures, and the emotional toll of striving for elite college admissions. It serves as both a cultural critique of modern meritocracy and a psychological examination of how constant pressure shapes identity, mental health, and family dynamics during the formative high school years. Understanding the World of Driven Youth The phenomenon do..."

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