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The book every child needs to rise above bullying, build confidence, and live on purpose.

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This book was written for the next generation — for every child and teen who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or underestimated.
Inside these pages, Shaun Lee Oliver speaks directly to young people with honesty, humour, and real-life stories that hit the heart.

As one of South Africa’s most impactful youth motivational speakers, Shaun has spent over 16 years inside classrooms, school halls and counselling rooms — listening to the silent battles young people fight behind closed doors. He’s seen the effects of bullying. He’s heard the damage of negative words. He understands the confidence battles, the pressures, the fear, and the emotional weight today’s teens carry.

That is why this book exists.
To give young people a voice.
To help them think differently.
To help them make better choices.
To help them discover their God-given purpose.

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What your child or teen will learn...

Inside this book, young people will discover:

✔ How to rise above bullying and negative labels
✔ How to build lasting confidence
✔ How to break free from limiting beliefs
✔ How to make wiser decisions
✔ How to deal with fear, failure and pressure
✔ How to see themselves the way God sees them
✔ How to uncover their purpose and live with intention

Every chapter gives practical tools that ANY young person can use — at home, at school, and in their everyday challenges.

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Why this book matters...

Today’s generation is overwhelmed by pressure, comparison, mental stress and destructive influences.
Young people need more than motivation — they need a roadmap.

I Wrote A Book On Purpose is that roadmap.
It delivers truth, hope, humour and real strategy in language young people connect with instantly.

Parents love it.
Educators trust it.
Young people say it changes how they see themselves.

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Who is this book for?

• Children (ages 9–13)

• Teens (grades 6–12)

• Parents who want to empower their kids

• Teachers and school counsellors

• Youth groups and community programs

Perfect for: birthdays, awards evenings, school prizes, Christmas gifts, and personal growth.

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​Why Shaun wrote it...

After speaking to over 375,000 young people across South Africa, Shaun realised one truth:

When you change the way a child thinks, you change the direction of their life.

This book was written so young people don’t have to wait for a school event to hear that message — they can carry it in their hands.

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Order your copy today!

Give your child, your student or your teen a tool that will impact them for years.

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