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Synopsis
Understand Your Self is a teen/young adult manual for the understanding of oneself. Self-knowledge is the basis for all good relationships, and the end of human loneliness. Learn to understand yourself on your own not according to someone else's authority and rules. Self-understanding techniques help you to understand others and improve your relationships: lovers, friends, parents, community, the world.
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About the Author
Dale Carlson, author of dozens of books for teens and young adults, has been awarded three ALA Notable Book Awards, the Christopher Award, YALSA Best Picks, VOYA Honor Book, two New York Public Library Best Books for Teens, four ForeWord Best Books, Junior Literary Guild, International Book of the Month awards.
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"I've been a fan of Dale Carlson's books for years, and her latest, Understand Your Self, leaves no doubt that this author knows how to write for teens about what is going on in their lives and brains. She deftly walks readers through the concepts of self, and self-awareness (which you'll discover are quite different!) and then proceeds to help teens relate these to their everyday actions at home, school, work, their relationships and communication. As the mother of a teenager, I truly appreciate Carlson's observations of adult influences on their children's behaviors, expectations, and ability to relate to the world around them, making this manual not only highly recommended for teens, but also for those that care about them. Carol Nicklaus' delightfully simple illustrations punctuate the fine points with humor and affection. A bibliography, list of additional reading resources, websites, and index are included. Appropriate for ages 12 and up, Understand Your Self should be in all school and public library shelves."
--Dodie Ownes, MLS Editor, SLJTeen
"This self-help manual can best be described as a psychological survival guide for the stage of life that can often be the most confusing and challenging: the teenage years. Carlson, a seasoned author of young adult nonfiction, argues that there is no one magic key that unlocks a happy existence and that there is no self that one must find, as many other books in this genre claim. She encourages readers to consider the commonalities between all humans and also the special sets of inherited circumstances that are not only unique to each person but inescapable. Relinquishing fear and self-doubt and strengthening relationships are common themes. Carlson incorporates many philosophies, including Christianity, Buddhism, postmodernist thought, and hard science. Illustrations by Nicklaus tease out the most meaningful quotes from the text to bring abstractions into an understandable and visual format. A good starting place for practical and comprehensive tools in the counteracting of common teen problems, such as alienation and insecurity."
--Erin Anderson, Booklist
Reviews
This self-help manual can best be described as a psychological survival guide for the stage of life that can often be the most confusing and challenging: the teenage years. Carlson, a seasoned author of young adult nonfiction, argues that there is no one magic key that unlocks a happy existence and that there is no “self” that one must find, as many other books in this genre claim. She encourages readers to consider the commonalities between all humans and also the special sets of inherited circumstances that are not only unique to each person but inescapable. Relinquishing fear and self-doubt and strengthening relationships are common themes. Carlson incorporates many philosophies, including Christianity, Buddhism, postmodernist thought, and hard science. Illustrations by Nicklaus tease out the most meaningful quotes from the text to bring abstractions into an understandable and visual format. A good starting place for practical and comprehensive tools in the counteracting of common teen problems, such as alienation and insecurity. Grades 9-12. --Erin Anderson
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Understand Your Self : Teen Manual for the Understanding of Oneself
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Condition: Good. Nicklaus, Carol (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 4157682-6
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Understand Your Self
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Nicklaus, Carol (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1884158366I4N10
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Understand Your Self
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Condition: good. Nicklaus, Carol (illustrator). Some sun-fading on the cover. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Spine reinforced with clear tape. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.1884158366.G