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“I literally teared up. This book is POWERFUL."
If Not You Then Who?
Inspiration & Hope—in Your Pocket.
A small but powerful reminder for teens and adults that you matter, you're here for a reason, and even one person can make a difference.
AGES 12+ | POCKET-SIZED HARDCOVER | 24 PAGES
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Save when you get If Not You Then Who? as part of the Teen Bundle
We just need something that reminds us not to give up.
When we question ourselves.
When we wonder whether what we're doing matters.
Whether we matter.
Whether one person could possibly make a difference in a world where so much feels beyond our control.
If Not You, Then Who? was created for those moments.
Not with long chapters.
Not with complicated advice.
But with simple words, powerful imagery and reminders you can return to whenever you need them:
You matter.
Your choices matter.
Your presence matters.
And you have far more power to change something—for yourself or someone else—than you may realize.
Because sometimes the person who changes a life isn't someone extraordinary.
Sometimes it's simply the person who chooses to try.
What This Book Helps Build
Peek Inside!
It's a Little Book.
But Readers Say the Message Is Anything But Small.
✓ Comforting rhyme
✓ Beautiful imagery
✓ Uplifting truth
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""The words are simple, but they cut right through the noise to the truth, leaving you feeling re-energized."
"~ Cheryl S.
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"I literally teared up."
~ Lisa K.
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"That message was just what I needed. Helped me get through a hard day."
~ Marion S.
And sometimes that person is you.
If Not You, Then Who? can be especially meaningful for:
A teen questioning their worth
Someone struggling with self-doubt
A young adult trying to find their direction
Someone going through a difficult transition
A friend who needs encouragement
Someone rebuilding after a hard chapter
A graduate stepping into something new
Someone who feels unseen or unimportant
A person who's forgotten how much they matter
Anyone who simply needs a little hope.
But you don't have to be struggling to need encouragement.
Sometimes the best time to remind someone of their worth isn't after they've lost sight of it.
It's before they do.
a note from the author
I Wrote This For My Own Kids
There are so many things I wish I could guarantee my my kids.
That people will always be kind.
That life won't knock them down sometimes.
I can't promise them any of those things.
But I can remind them of what I hope they'll remember when they happen.
That she matters.
And that they should never underestimate the difference their presence in this world can make.
One of the greatest things we can give someone is the belief that who they choose to become matters.
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“I literally teared up. This book is POWERFUL."
If Not You Then Who?
Inspiration & Hope—in Your Pocket.
A small but powerful reminder for teens and adults that you matter, you're here for a reason, and even one person can make a difference.
AGES 12+ | POCKET-SIZED HARDCOVER | 24 PAGES
Perfect For:
📦 In stock & ships in 2–3 business days
Save when you get If Not You Then Who? as part of the Teen Bundle
trish MICHAEL
Healing Books for Teens - 2 Book Bundle
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
What age is If Not You, Then Who? for?
If Not You, Then Who? was created for ages 13 and up, including teens, young adults and adults.
The language is simple and approachable, but the ideas—self-worth, purpose, courage, hope and the impact we have on other people—aren't tied to any particular age.
A teenager may read it as reassurance about who they're becoming.
An adult may read the exact same page as a reminder of something they've forgotten.
The words stay the same. What they mean can change depending on when you need them.
Is this a traditional book that needs to be read from beginning to end?
Not necessarily.
It's only 24 pages and intentionally designed to be simple, visual and easy to return to.
You can read the entire book at once, or open it when you need a quick reminder.
That's part of what makes the pocket-sized format so useful.
It's less about finishing the book and more about keeping the message close.
Is this book only for someone who's struggling?
No.
It can absolutely be meaningful for someone going through a difficult season, questioning their worth or needing hope.
But encouragement doesn't have to wait for a crisis.
It can be just as powerful as a graduation gift, a “thinking of you” gift, a gift from a parent to a teenager—or simply something you keep for yourself.
Would this make a good gift for a teenager?
Yes.
In fact, I think this is one of the strongest ways to position the book.
Teenagers receive plenty of advice about what they should do, accomplish and become.
If Not You, Then Who? gives them something different:
A reminder that who they already are matters.
Its small format also makes it easy to keep beside the bed, on a desk or in a backpack.
Would this work for an adult?
Absolutely.
Although it makes a meaningful gift for teens and young adults, the existing book was intentionally created to resonate with adults as well.
There isn't an age when we stop needing hope, questioning ourselves or benefiting from being reminded that our presence and choices matter.
What is inside the book?
If Not You, Then Who? combines impactful poetry with award-winning photography to create short, emotionally resonant messages around hope, worth, courage and purpose.
There aren't long chapters or complicated exercises.
It's intentionally simple.
A few words. A powerful image. A reminder you can carry with you.
How quickly will my order ship?
Orders generally ship within 2–3 business days when the book is in stock.
Once your order ships, you'll receive tracking information so you can follow it on its way to you.
Is this a self-help book?
Not in the traditional sense.
There aren't chapters explaining what you should do or a program you need to follow.
It's more like a pocket-sized emotional reset—something that interrupts the noise for a moment and reminds you of what's true.
You matter. You're here for a reason. And what you do with your life matters.
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