Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens

I have been learning about Buddhism for a couple of years now and bought this book for my teenage daughter, in hopes that it would inspire her to join me. She hasn't read it yet, but I decided to pick it up off her shelf one day and read it myself. This book changed my life. It is written in very simple, easy to understand terms. I felt like Diana Winston was a good friend, walking the path with me and explaining things along the way. I loved it. And I am still hoping my daughter will join me!

Our son was in very hard times, struggling to come to terms with the low values (if values) of modern society, modern music and his own background and values. With 14 he went into extrem aggression and anger. He sought refuge in hard rap, which on one side helped to work anger off, but fueled it from another side. Since he started to read (and practice) this book, he changed tremendously. I highly recommend this book to any teenager (or parents who wish to find help) with the wish for help. 10 stars!

This is a wonderful introduction to Buddhism. I have been sitting for several years and I am closer to middle-aged than teen-aged, but this book has a concise yet scholarly nature that presents Buddhist practice beautifully.I want to buy this book for everyone I know, from my 13 year old god-daughter to my 93 year old grandfather. Diana Winston illuminates the beauty and difficulty of living honestly in the world. If I were to change one thing, I would make the subtitle read; "a Buddhist guide for teens and those who were once teens"Thanks Diana!

I was so excited to read a book that really speaks to me. I am a teen who is interested in spirituality and when I found this book I felt like I could learn so much about Buddhism and how it really applies to my life. I learned about meditation and am trying it in my home, and I see ways I can be less judgemental and live with higher integrity.

THIS BOOK IS THE PATH TO FREEDOM! IT EXPLAINS THE DHARMA IN SIMPLE AND PRECISE TERMS. IT'S A HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE AND PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUDDHISM AND WILLING TO DO THE WORK TO FREE YOURSELF FROM CONFUSION THIS IS THE BOOK TO READ.