Janet Levine Knihy

Knowing yourself helps your childAre you a Helper or an Organizer? A Dreamer or an Entertainer? Nomatter which of the personality types on the Enneagram you are,this groundbreaking system gives you the vision to see the world asyour child sees it-and the power to use this vision to achieve allof your parenting goals.Know Your Parenting Personality helps you discover how yourpersonality motivates the way you behave as a parent and how yourchild's personality interacts with your own. As an expert onpersonality, Janet Levine has pioneered a new understanding of theEnneagram based on hundreds of interviews with parents. You'lllearn how to recognize your greatest parenting strengths andweaknesses and how to free yourself to become a true guide andmentor to your child. This invaluable parenting guide * Establish stronger connections with your child* Eliminate self-defeating behavior patterns* Deepen parent--child communication* Reduce stress in your home* Gain self awareness and identify your parenting strengths* Support the flowering of your child's personalityRead Know Your Parenting Personality and become the parent youalways wanted to be.

The Enneagram system, introduced in the U.S. in 1971, identifies nine distinct personality types, each with unique perspectives and psychological strategies. Janet Levine, an experienced educator, has developed a practical application of this model for educators and students to enhance teaching and learning. Her work combines in-depth descriptions of the Enneagram with insights gained from research and practical experience, making it a valuable resource in various educational settings, including universities and corporate environments.

Set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, the narrative follows Leela, a New Yorker who embarks on a transformative spiritual journey at Maharishi's ashram in Darjeeling. Guided by a yogi master, she discovers profound insights that bridge ancient wisdom with modern life. Upon returning home, she faces challenges in sharing her newfound knowledge, yet ultimately succeeds. The novel explores themes of meditation and yoga as pathways to liberation, weaving together Leela's personal growth with timeless spiritual teachings relevant to contemporary existence.

Set against the backdrop of South Africa's tumultuous history, the story follows a Jewish family of Eastern European immigrants who fiercely oppose apartheid. Through their struggles and triumphs, the narrative explores themes of identity, resilience, and the fight for justice, showcasing the family's deep-rooted connections and the secrets that shape their lives. The saga captures the complexities of their experiences and the impact of their activism on both personal and societal levels.

This is an Authors Guild title. Please use Authors Guild specs. Author bio on file. text for book description box: "Janet Levine's autobiography Inside Apartheid is the memoir of the agony of conscience of a white liberal. Levine is an intelligent, experienced observer, and her views deserve to be taken seriously."—New York Review of Books "This is a subjective but not self-indulgent account of [Levine's] struggle to live with moral seriousness in a country where some of the lines of battle are drawn through the middle of the human heart."—New York Times Book Review

This is a study of the impact of personality in education on both teaching and learning styles, and other areas of institutions - for instance, the faculty roles and rewards debate. It is a practical guide to understanding personality and applying that knowledge in all educational dynamics.