Family & Relationships : Adolescence

The bestselling author of How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents explores the phenomenon of the Latina ?sweet fifteen? celebration. The quincea?era, the fifteenth birthday celebration for a Latina girl, is quickly becoming an American event. This legendary party is a sight to behold: lavish ball gowns, extravagant catered meals, DJs, limousines, and multi-tiered cakes. The must haves for a ?quince? are becoming as numerous and costly as a prom or wedding. And yet, this elaborate ritual also hearkens back to traditions from native countries and communities, offering young Latinas a chance to connect with their heritage. In Once Upon a Quincea?era, Julia Alvarez explores this celebration that brings a Latina girl into womanhood. She attends the quince of a young woman named ?Monica? who lives in Queens, and witnesses the commotion, confusion, and potential for disaster that comes with planning this important event. Alvarez also weaves in interviews with other quince girls, her own memories of coming of age as an immigrant, and the history of the custom itself?how it originated and what has changed as Latinas become accustomed to a supersize American culture. Once Upon a Quincea?era is an enlightening, accessible, and entertaining portrait of contemporary Latino culture as well as a critical look at the rituals of coming of age and the economic and social consequences of the quince parties. Julia Alvarez?s dedicated fans will be eager to hear her thoughts on this topic. It is a great book for anyone interested in American youth today?parents, teachers, and teenagers themselves. more...

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Erica Frydenberg provides a clear account of current research and thinking on coping, which is complemented by the voices of young people throughout the book. more...

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This overview examines problems currently faced by adolescents. Sixteen experts present research into depression and the suicidal adolescent, assessment procedures, psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatments, eating disorders and violence. more...

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Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy’s life. It’s even more important to get answers and advice to the most common health issues boys face from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Boy’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. more...

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Based on the theory that emotional disorders arise out of negatively biased thinking, Brief Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is a guide to helping clients to overcome such beliefs and patterns of thought. more...

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