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Helps define identity in simple terms, even when dealing with seemingly difficult concepts such as gender and belonging.

". . . Storr takes [readers] on a journey from the shores of Ancient Greece, through the Christian Middle Ages, the encounter groups of 1960s California and self-esteem evangelists of the late twentieth century to modern-day America, where research suggests today's young people are in the grip of an epidemic of narcissism. He . . . tell[s] the . . . story of the individualist Western self from its birth on the Aegean to the era of hyper-individualistic neoliberalism in which [people] find [themselves] today . . ."--Publisher provided.

"This title takes a look at various ways that teens form their identities, including developing values, sticking to their beliefs, and embracing identities that fall outside the norm. Features include an ask the expert section, tips on being healthy, a glossary, additional resources, and an index"--Amazon.com.

"[The authors] bring teens . . . skills for overcoming self-criticism and building the executive functioning skills they need to become more confident, resilient, and independent. The book includes mindfulness tools to help teens accept the limitations of ADHD, and self-compassion strategies to help them stop beating themselves up and comparing themselves to their peers"--Provided by publisher.

"Over the course of four years, the traveling love rally called Together Live brought together diverse storytellers for epic evenings of laughter, music, and hard-won wisdom to huge audiences across the country. Well-known womxn (and the occasional man) from all walks of life shared their most vulnerable truths in a radical act of love, paving the way for healing in the face of adversity. Now, off the stage and on the pages of Hungry Hearts, sixteen of these beloved speakers offer . . . personal essays as a reminder that we can heal from grief and that divisions can be repaired"--Provided by publisher.

Presents two key writings by twentieth-century Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, in which he shares his thoughts on the relation between the individual and mass society, argues that self-awareness is the key to the survival of civilization, and describes how dreams offer insight into the unconscious.

"Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin reveals the surprising truth about the four hidden personality types that drive everything we do. Learn how to understand yourself better--and also how to influence others more effectively"--Provided by publisher.

A second collection of questions and answers invites young readers to rank themselves on the "weird-o-meter" for such distinguishing characteristics as getting grounded, having longer second toes, and loving school lunches.

Offers advice on developing consciousness and inner peace, discussing one's thoughts, emotions, and inner energy.

Offers advice on developing consciousness and inner peace, discussing one's thoughts, emotions, and inner energy.