I Ching for Teens: Take Charge of Your Destiny with the Ancient Chinese Oracle
Julie Tallard Johnson
Nov 2001 · Simon and Schuster
Ebook
232
Pages
About this ebook
The only comprehensive guide to the I Ching especially for teens.
• The first translation of the I Ching that speaks directly to teens, the fastest growing segment of the book-buying public.
• Includes down-to-earth descriptions of the original hexagrams and practical examples of how they can be applied to the teen experience.
What shall I do with my life? Are my friends really friends? Whether used as a meaningful tool for self-discovery or as a fun game with friends, the I Ching for Teens can help teens answer the questions that are important to them. They can use this hip, down-to-earth translation to gain insight into a wide range of topics--from getting along with parents, friends, and romantic interests to finding a direction for the future.
The I Ching has been used for centuries as a means to divine the future, understand the present, and discover personal truth. With its ancient roots and widespread popularity, the I Ching has gone through many interpretations to keep its wisdom accessible and alive. Now, for the first time, Julie Tallard Johnson offers a fresh translation of this ancient text developed especially for teens.
Johnson provides guidance in the voice of a wise older sibling while retaining the authority and integrity of the original text. Each hexagram features stories, descriptions, quotes, and advice tailored to reflect and respect the unique nature of the teen experience. Teens will have a blast with the book's fun, contemporary style while developing their ability to seek truth, formulate meaningful questions, and find answers from within.
• The first translation of the I Ching that speaks directly to teens, the fastest growing segment of the book-buying public.
• Includes down-to-earth descriptions of the original hexagrams and practical examples of how they can be applied to the teen experience.
What shall I do with my life? Are my friends really friends? Whether used as a meaningful tool for self-discovery or as a fun game with friends, the I Ching for Teens can help teens answer the questions that are important to them. They can use this hip, down-to-earth translation to gain insight into a wide range of topics--from getting along with parents, friends, and romantic interests to finding a direction for the future.
The I Ching has been used for centuries as a means to divine the future, understand the present, and discover personal truth. With its ancient roots and widespread popularity, the I Ching has gone through many interpretations to keep its wisdom accessible and alive. Now, for the first time, Julie Tallard Johnson offers a fresh translation of this ancient text developed especially for teens.
Johnson provides guidance in the voice of a wise older sibling while retaining the authority and integrity of the original text. Each hexagram features stories, descriptions, quotes, and advice tailored to reflect and respect the unique nature of the teen experience. Teens will have a blast with the book's fun, contemporary style while developing their ability to seek truth, formulate meaningful questions, and find answers from within.
About the author
Julie Tallard Johnson, a psychotherapist who works primarily with young adults, has been consulting the I Ching since the age of sixteen. Her other books for teens include The Thundering Years: Rituals and Sacred Wisdom for Teens; Celebrate You: Building Your Self-Esteem; and Making Friends, Falling in Love, which was recognized by the New York Public Library as one of the best books for teens. She lives in Spring Green, Wisconsin, with her partner and their daughter.
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