Atlanta, GA – If you’ve ever felt like growing up was a battleground—emotionally, mentally, hormonally, John Scott has something to say to you. And he’s not whispering.
In his unapologetically raw new book Teenage Years, Scott cracks open his own adolescent past like a window in a smoke-filled room, letting fresh, honest air into a conversation too many families avoid. There are no emojis or filters here. This is storytelling from the trenches of puberty, pain, and perseverance.
It reads like a letter from an older brother who’s been there—through the suicidal thoughts, the identity crises, the rage at parents who “just don’t get it,” the addiction, and the overwhelming confusion of trying to understand who you are when your body, your friends, and your emotions are all moving faster than your brain can keep up.
This Isn’t a Guide. It’s a Lifeline.
Unlike typical teen advice books cloaked in self-help clichés, Teenage Years is refreshingly—and sometimes brutally—direct. Scott isn’t trying to be polished. He’s trying to be real. He talks about getting kicked out of parties, trying to impress the wrong people, dating across cultures, discovering his bipolar disorder later in life, mourning the loss of a spouse, and desperately trying to reach kids and parents before it’s too late.
“Depression doesn’t come with a warning,” Scott writes. “I had it. In high school. I got by—but I should’ve said something.”
He admits his mistakes, relives his most embarrassing moments, and unpacks hard truths with humility. The result? A compelling, compassionate, and wildly relatable look at what it really means to grow up—not in the sanitized way adults remember it, but the way it’s lived by millions of teens today.
Who This Book Is For
Teens who feel misunderstood, misdirected, or just overwhelmed by life
Parents trying to reconnect with their kids on a deeper emotional level
Teachers, counselors, and mentors seeking a window into their students’ silent struggles
Anyone who believes that being honest about pain is the first step toward healing
From the Locker Room to the War Room
Scott’s voice is shaped by more than school hallways—it’s been tempered in Navy boot camp, hardened by grief, softened by fatherhood, and sharpened by nights spent in recovery meetings. He has walked through trauma and came out the other side with a message: don’t wait to talk, don’t wait to listen, and don’t ever assume you know what someone’s going through just because they smile in the hallway.
He covers difficult topics with urgency and empathy: suicide, alcoholism, teen pregnancy, sexual identity, parental conflict, racism, and the high-stakes consequences of silence.
Where to Buy
Teenage Years is now available on Amazon in Paperback and E-book formats. Whether you’re a teen in crisis, a parent searching for insight, or a reader looking for something brave and true—this book belongs in your hands.
About the Author
John Scott is a Navy veteran and father of four who turned his personal battles—bipolar disorder, grief, trauma—into a voice for the voiceless. His storytelling blends raw life experience with a deep desire to help teens navigate the chaos of adolescence with more honesty, more heart, and more hope than he ever had himself.
About Author’s Tranquility Press
Author’s Tranquility Press is a mission-driven publishing house based in Atlanta, GA, committed to uplifting bold, authentic voices. From memoir to mystery, ATP provides writers with the support and exposure they need to make an impact—and spark meaningful conversations around the world.
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