Michael Weddington's Blog
November 14, 2023
*NEW RELEASE* Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds
In 1946, the U.S. Military inadvertently conducted one of the most fascinating social science experiments of the 20th century: They began sending thousands of American children from all over the U.S. to live in lands of recent bitter enemies for years at a time, with their parents. One prominent destination was Japan (including Okinawa), a culture as mysterious to America as any on Earth. Whatever happened to those American children in Japan, and the waves of dependents that followed them?
In three volumes, this project answers that question with hundreds of raw, heartfelt stories, photographs, historical & cultural context, and copious research while providing hope for our currently polarized society: That regardless of our differences, we can come together with common cause no matter how daunting the circumstances.
In three volumes, this project answers that question with hundreds of raw, heartfelt stories, photographs, historical & cultural context, and copious research while providing hope for our currently polarized society: That regardless of our differences, we can come together with common cause no matter how daunting the circumstances.
January 11, 2021
New Book Release: College as Rite of Passage and Hero's Journey During an Age of Upheaval
This is the most daunting time to approach adulthood in the United States since World War II and the Great Depression.
Michael Weddington’s new book provides a host of insightful ideas and practical strategies for advisors, mentors, and career development specialists. His recommendations are well-grounded in research and theory and they are applicable to students in high school, college, and beyond. College as Rite of Passage and Hero’s Journey is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to enhance their impact as an advisor, mentor, counselor, and educator of emerging adults.
Joseph B. Cuseo, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Psychology; Marymount California University
Author, Thriving in College & Beyond
Recipient- Diamond Honoree Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Brimming with timely data and relevant cultural references, College as a Rite of Passage and Hero's Journey invites readers to draw meaning from the paradox of the college experience both as a shared social and developmental phenomenon and as a deeply personal discovery of self and one's purpose.
Michele C. Murray, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, The College of the Holy Cross
Co-Author, Helping College Students Find Purpose
Against today’s volatile background of evolving norms and values, young people are seeking even more urgently for meaning, identify, and purpose. Michael Weddington’s book takes a fresh look at traditional wisdom and offers, in entertaining and highly relevant ways, new insights and strategies which serve to maximize and bring greater value to the college journey for learners, their parents, advisors and anyone interested in the future of this and coming generations.
Manny Contomanolis, Ph.D. (he, him, his)
Senior Associate Vice President,
Employer Engagement and Career Design, Northeastern University
Former President, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
College must be more than career training! With social norms and values in flux, students seek meaning and purpose. College as Rite of Passage and Hero’s Journey compels those helping young into adulthood to blend traditional wisdom with the latest in research.
Rich Feller Ph.D
Professor Emeritus, Counseling & Career Development & University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Colorado State University
Former President, National Career Development Association (NCDA)
Michael Weddington’s new book provides a host of insightful ideas and practical strategies for advisors, mentors, and career development specialists. His recommendations are well-grounded in research and theory and they are applicable to students in high school, college, and beyond. College as Rite of Passage and Hero’s Journey is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to enhance their impact as an advisor, mentor, counselor, and educator of emerging adults.
Joseph B. Cuseo, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Psychology; Marymount California University
Author, Thriving in College & Beyond
Recipient- Diamond Honoree Award from the American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Brimming with timely data and relevant cultural references, College as a Rite of Passage and Hero's Journey invites readers to draw meaning from the paradox of the college experience both as a shared social and developmental phenomenon and as a deeply personal discovery of self and one's purpose.
Michele C. Murray, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, The College of the Holy Cross
Co-Author, Helping College Students Find Purpose
Against today’s volatile background of evolving norms and values, young people are seeking even more urgently for meaning, identify, and purpose. Michael Weddington’s book takes a fresh look at traditional wisdom and offers, in entertaining and highly relevant ways, new insights and strategies which serve to maximize and bring greater value to the college journey for learners, their parents, advisors and anyone interested in the future of this and coming generations.
Manny Contomanolis, Ph.D. (he, him, his)
Senior Associate Vice President,
Employer Engagement and Career Design, Northeastern University
Former President, National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
College must be more than career training! With social norms and values in flux, students seek meaning and purpose. College as Rite of Passage and Hero’s Journey compels those helping young into adulthood to blend traditional wisdom with the latest in research.
Rich Feller Ph.D
Professor Emeritus, Counseling & Career Development & University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Colorado State University
Former President, National Career Development Association (NCDA)
