Comic books and philosophy don't usually mix, but during her "drawn out" college career, Kristen Caven often used cartooning to medicate "the pain in her brain." In her new collection of full-page works, she has danced around the edge of the autobiographical comic genre, and may have just opened up new territories in sequential art. Seven short stories explore themes like rocks, feet, animals, road trips, romance and love, unfolding in a journey of discovery around the centerpiece of a 30-page graphic novel about a college student on a quest to find her own beliefs. Free-thinking friends blow her mind with discussions of philosophy, language, war, isms, and disappearing cows. The various quirky and academic graphic stories deal with the scientific process, eastern/western world views, humanism, existential crises, lit-crit, post-modernism, dualism, feminism, alcoholism, pop culture, dreams, and cosmic consciousness. Each are introduced by short personal essays in which the author shares her adventures with the craft, her life, and building a personal philosophy by understanding the ideas of others. The Reason She Left and Other Stories is the follow-up to Caven's memoir, Perfectly Revolting: My Glamorous Cartooning Career.
Sweet Ashley St. Helens wants freedom, love, and a scholarship-but she's overworked, overwhelmed, and feeling lost since her parents died. Then there's the, um, foot problem.... This updated classic gives insight into the modern dysfunctional family, leaving us laughing, wiping tears, and wondering what it really means to live a fairytale life.
You will love Kristen Caven's book, Perfectly Revolting, if you: a) ever attended a women's college, b) are or ever have been a feminist, c) are or ever have been a 'women's libber,' d) are or ever have been a cartoonist, e) are or ever have been a woman, f) are or ever have been a man, g) were born with a funnybone, or h) all of the above."- Trina Robbins, author of The Brinkley Girls, From Girls to Grrlz, The Great Women CartoonistsIn 1990, the Berlin Wall fell and Romanians overthrew their government. The students of Mills College in Oakland, California also staged a revolt, successfully persuading the administration to reverse their decision to admit men to the prestigious women's college. To commemorate this stirring event, former campus cartoonist Kristen Caven has compiled her award-winning (and briefly banned) "cartoon history" with over a hundred of her other comics and illustrations. Woven through the pictures is an unusual and enjoyable memoir in which the author explores her own artistic rebelliousness, and her personal revolution from a naîve student to a strong and (seemingly) wise woman.PERFECTLY REVOLTING shares many layers of Caven's story: a girl's search to find her feminine identity in a world defined by men; the joys of an intellectual reveling in (and the frustrations of a smart-ass chafing at) the confines of academia; the challenge of finding her voice as an artist; and the quest to find her place in an industry geared toward 14-year-old boys. Caven's narrative illuminates the controversy surrounding her "Men of Mills College Pin-up Calendar," and the origins of her delightfully irreverent "Sammy Sperm and Emily Egg" paper dolls. Caven's cartoons offer a fresh take on gender politics and commentary on life in the Reagan era, as well as a peek into her teeming, twisted, but generally tasteful mind.
Why is it that nice girls get walked all over? Sweet Ashley St. Helens wants so many things-freedom, love, and a scholarship-but she's overworked, overwhelmed, and feeling lost since her parents died. Then there's the, um, foot problem.... When her eccentric godfather shows up, reality begins to feel magical. A soul-and-body makeover before senior prom-with just the right shoes-reminds Ashley how strong-and how totally awesome-she is. This updated classic leaves us laughing, wiping tears, and wondering what it really means to live a fairytale life.
“Self-esteem must start with the family. The Winning Family needs to be in every home.” —Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers, UnSelfie, and The Big Book of Parenting Solutions Our families can fill us with joy or bother us with constant, even unconscious, power struggles throughout our lives. This new, revised edition of The Winning Family shows a new generation of parents exactly how to strengthen children with positivity and empathy by building instead of tearing down, and responding instead of reacting. Step by step, this beloved book teaches crucial parenting techniques that break intergenerational blame/shame/enabling patterns and help children develop skills to become confident, capable adults with self-worth and healthy self-concepts. Dr. Louise Hart and Kristen Caven, a mother-and-daughter writing team, have packed The Winning Family with the latest information, helpful tips, and insightful personal stories from four generations. They present powerful, practical tools in a simple and easy-to-use way. As you abandon unhealthy, ineffective coping mechanisms, you will build ·Deep inner confidence and a positive, realistic sense of self ·The ability to create healthy boundaries and structure ·Effective ways to instill self-discipline and internal motivation ·Skills for honest, kind communication to resolve and prevent conflict ·Positive attitudes that turn obstacles into opportunities for growth ·Emotional intelligence to better understand and process feelings, and ·The resilience to handle change and solve problems. If you have young children, teenagers, adult children, special needs children, or even no children (and you want to gain insight into your own childhood), or if you are a teacher, a caregiver, or an adult who works with kids, this book is for you. In fact, this book helps anyone who’s ever been in a family—because the same tools that build self-esteem in the first place can also be used to repair damaged self-esteem later on. The Winning Family is a must-have guide for creating a safe, supportive, empowering family where everyone wins—and a better world begins.
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