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Many intelligent young people living in urban environments are at risk for not reaching their full potential in school and in life. However, some young people do overcome great adversity in their lives and many barriers to achievement. This article explores such resilience as it relates to gifted young men in the inner city. The focus of the article is the life experiences of three gifted Latino young men. Implications for resilience in gifted youth are discussed and recommendations are made for nurturing resilience in urban teenagers to ensure greater success in life.
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