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.
Author: Matthew P. Winkler
Publisher: Woodhall Press
Published: 02/01/2017
Pages: 162
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9780997543735
ISBN10: 0997543736
BISAC Categories:
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
- Education | Teacher & Student Mentoring
- Family & Relationships | Life Stages | Adolescence
About the Author
Matthew P. Winkler has taught and mentored teenagers at middle schools, high schools, and colleges in New York, New England, China, and Japan. His TED-Ed video "What Makes a Hero?" snowballed into his first book Mentoring Teenage Heroes: The Hero's Journey of Adolescence. He currently leads workshops and gives presentations to students and adults all over the world. His work in the public and private sectors led to his podcast and forthcoming book The Cave You Fear.