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New Book for Teens so Thought Provoking Teenagers Will Actually Want to Read it
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2006
In Barbara J. Kiernan’s important and highly compelling book, Behind the School Wall, parents and educators can learn so much about how the teenage mind worksâ¦and teenagers can learn so much about themselves.
Using characters based on her experiences as a school counselor and educator, the author has developed scenarios in which teenagers reveal what makes them tick and what they need to develop into mature young adults. The book is rich with educational and highly charged social issues, including environmental situations that require serious consideration.
Do teenagers really know who they are at that stage in their lives? If not, how can self-awareness evolve? And what about respect for one’s body and mind, as well as for the world around us? Kiernan has devised a fascinating tool to get her messages across. Rather than using the preaching approach–if you do this my way, then all will be well–she allows the teenagers to set the scenes. One by one, they confront, analyze and then deal with the issue at hand, whether popularity; mental health; drugs; attitudes; or even trust issues. The author, through these animated teenagers, explores the realm of socialization and how each individual fits into this universe.
Following the dialogue, there is a unique section where organizations and individual professionals from a wide variety of disciplines unite for a healthier world. The topics of their messages range from educational, environmental, health and social issues to information on possible career paths. There is also an extensive workbook to help young adults take charge of their lives and hundreds of websites and toll-free numbers where further information and assistance can be found.
From learning the facts to finding the tools necessary to make healthy and informed decisions, this book is unique and inspirational. For parents, teachers, teenagers, policymakers and others looking for some solid answers to very amorphous questions, Behind the School Wall delivers.
For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at bjk @ BarbaraJKiernan.com or through her website at http://www.BarbaraJKiernan.com. Behind the School Wall is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
With a graduate degree in Counseling, and a Teaching Credential in Special Education, Barbara J. Kiernan performed a variety of professional duties for schools in several states and overseas. Through her professional and personal experiences, she developed a deep appreciation for the educational, environmental and social issues that affect the health and well being of today’s youth. Then she joined together with professionals with diverse interests, to offer solid, workable solutions for a healthier world. She resides in Irvine, CA, where she continues to empower others through her writing and in private practice.
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