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Mentoring Teenage Heroes

The Hero's Journey of Adolescence
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Description

Matthew P. Winkler's viral TED-Ed lesson "What Makes a Hero?" introduced the Hero's Journey to millions of viewers (ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-a-hero-matthew-winkler). The book Mentoring Teenage Heroes guides parents, teachers, coaches, and other adults toward a fresh understanding of adolescence as a heroic quest. For grown ups, daily life is a routine grind. For teenagers, it's an epic struggle for identity.

Product Details

PublisherWoodhall Press
Publish DateFebruary 01, 2017
Pages162
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780997543735
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 0.4 inches | 0.5 pounds

About the Author

Matthew P. Winkler has taught teenagers in middle schools, high schools, and colleges in New York, New England, China, and Japan. He lives in Connecticut where he is the Writer in Residence at The Rectory School. Mentoring Teenage Heroes is his debut book. Learn more at matthewpwinkler.com.

Reviews

"A beautiful synthesis of coming of age struggles from literature and real life. A must read for parents and teachers, this is a treasured book in my library." - Da Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Colors of the Mountain "By reflecting adolescent psychology through the mirror of storytelling, Mentoring Teenage Heroes reveals the inner lives of teenagers." - Erin Olivo, Ph.D., MPH, Columbia University, author of Wise Mind Living: Master Your Emotions, Transform Your Life "Mentoring Teenage Heroes educates and inspires adults to look at the journey of adolescents in a new light, one that acknowledges tragedy, triumph, and growth are essential in the developmental process." - Justin Bendall, School Counselor, The Rectory School "Every parent, coach, and teacher should read Mentoring Teenage Heroes." - Andrew J. Vadnais, Head of School, South Kent School "Mentoring Teenage Heroes is enticing, informative and exceedingly well written. Anyone involved with the inner life of teens can find here an accessible and invaluable resource to help them interpret what's going on in their lives." - Rev Art Purcaro OSA, Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Villanova University

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