Image and Identity: Becoming the Person You Are

by L. Kris Gowen, Molly McKenna

Psychologists and educators believe that the primary task of adolescence is forming one's identity. Even if teens don't know the whole answer to the question of who they are, perhaps they will have a better understanding of all the things that might make up that answer and feel more comfortable becoming who they will be with the information and guidance this book offers. The authors describe a huge range of aspects many people think of as key to their identity: the role of family, culture and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, body modifications (tattoos, piercings, brandings, plastic surgery), steroids and supplements, eating disorders, chronic illness, and physical disabilities, clubs, cliques, and friends, school, work, hobbies, beliefs, aspirations, and experiences. With the help of this book, teens will come that much closer to achieving self-actualization.

264 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

One Nation Under Song: My Karaoke Journey through Grief, Joy, and America is now available! I'm both excited and nervous to share my story of singing karaoke in all 50 states. This book reflects so much of who I am.

It had always been a life goal to sing karaoke in all 50 states as singing is what brings me the most joy, Then, during the summer of 2016, I took three months (99 days to be exact) to travel the US and sing karaoke in all lower 48 states in order to reflect on the death of my best friend. Later, I completed my karaoke experience by singing in Alaska and Hawaii.

Please ask me any questions about my trip, this writing process, or karaoke. Thanks for your support!