The bedrock of coaching is awareness-an awareness of an individual's current state, where they want to progress, and the steps necessary to achieve the change. Growing Pains-a poetic journey of growth-is unique in its use of poetry to bring various issues to the fore. This increased awareness allows the reader to consider whether they need or want growth in this area and provides pointers on how to move forward. With its accessible language and varying tones of both humor and hard-hitting realism, it is a book that is relevant to a wide and diverse audience.