The Journey Into Self Understanding is a book written for teens to young adults to discover who they are in relation to the rest of the world around them. This type of knowledge helps reduce conflicts, use of drugs and loss of passion. This book accomplishes self awareness through the discussion of personality types, family roles, individuation, work ethics as well as family enmeshment. The conflicts that emerge in teens lives can be completely eliminated with this insight. This book discusses the value of taking the journey within so that life is lived from a place of authenticity rather than shame, guilt or fear. It leads the reader to seeing the underlying roots of their behavior so they can self correct through a perspective of self this book gives them. Out of all the books written to help teens prepare for adulthood, this is the best one by far. Though it doesn't cover everything, it is filled with information to get you or your teen ready for a fulfilling role called adulthood. Teens need self-reflection before successfully entering the world. This book gives them this and is very straight forward. Even adults who did not have adequate rearing can benefit from the framework it paints for understanding the self in relation to the world around them. This book is well-written and straight forward. It is condensed with solid information that it makes it an easy read for any teen yet contains all the depth for an adult, too. This is a must read for anyone who wants to led themselves into a great life. It offers a perspective that you can't find in other books. Read it and write a review after you see how well you life begins to work.