A Head Full of Everything: Inspiration for Teenagers With the World on Their Mind

A Head full of everything had me at the first page:For the ones who worry, the ones who dream and the ones forever being told to sort and put the washing away.I think what I admire most about this beautiful book is Gav's honesty about 'trying to make it' and what 'making it' means.  We see the world the same way - making it simply means to find joy and fun in the journey each day.  It is about being kind, open minded and grabbing life by the balls, the boobs, the heart and soul whatever word applies and feels right to YOU.  The first time I heard Gav speak, he had 100% made it.  I bounced out of the event BUZZING and ready to live my best life.  It was one beautiful mojo injection.  I also love how Gav doesn't give a rats off about labels.  He accepts what society may dub as 'weird'.  He doesn't just accept, he encourages and I will always love him for that.  This book encouraged me to keep showing up as I am.  So can you.  BE YOURSELF! Allow your teenagers to be themselves.  Don't be a dick.

Every teenager and parent should read this ,it's brilliant

Though I'm far from a teenager, I absolutely loved and welcomed a book that speaks to teenagers without nonsense or lectures 😊I adore teenagers. I love their awkwardness, their vulnerability, but also the resilience they so often show. They are strong; they are beautiful people, who unfortunately too often don't believe in themselves. Hopefully, if/when they read this book, they start to believe a bit more and realise what is truly important in life.Thank you for writing this book ❤I'll pass it to my teenage sons, but also to any adult friend who would like to read it, as I think there are some great tips in there for parents of teenagers too xThank you 😊

I work with teenagers in a school setting and I like to look for inspirational texts that are an easy unpatronising read……this is it. I read it first before passing it on to my girls and I found it to be a great inspirational comical read. Love the fact you have it as an audio book read by you for those who might struggle with reading. Highly recommend.

Full disclosure. I am 30 years older than the target market for this book. I was pre-reading to see if it was appropriate for my almost 13 year old (it is!!).I previously read Gavin’s book Life Will See You Now and loved it. He brings the same down to earth, compassionate approach to A Head Full of Everything but most importantly he does it in an entertaining way that will appeal to teenagers.He has a knack for creating simple analogies that resonate, particularly with teenagers - crisps, cereal, farts (all things that will pique the interest of my kids) are used to share a meaningful message.Top work Gavin. You have a tough target audience but I have no doubt this book will create change.

Firstly I can't believe it took me so long to read Life Will See You Now and gosh the difference that has made for me....it's an absolute must read for everyone! I bought this version for my teenage daughter and it brings to life all the messages that spoke to me about overthinking, happiness, versions of success, in the most perfect way for her. All mixed in with the right dose of humour, laughter, love......and dinosaur drawings (her personal favourite)! I wish I had found Gavin's books years ago so my encouragement is - don't delay! I'm just so delighted my daughter can benefit from this at her age....amazing!

The writer's style gives this book a fun vibe despite covering very real topics and providing some solid advice. I found it very approachable and would not hesitate in recommending it to teenagers of all ages!

I love Gavin Oates' books so I ordered this as soon as I could. I'm a parent, I have two teenage kids and I work in a sixth form with TEENS. I will be encouraging them all to read this book. Gav writes in a way that resonates with teens. He's honest, he's very funny and he just gets it. I also love the quotes. I cannot wait for his next book.