The Person in the Mirror: Education and the Search for Self and Meaning [Hardcover]

Each individual is a unique person. In reality, education today should help students answer two fundamental life questions: Who am I? and Why am I here?



Understanding who they are as individuals and what motivates them leads to a life of purpose and happiness. Without coming to grips with these questions, life can be vacant and void of meaning. A good life is predicated, in part, on understanding these questions.



These questions are fundamental and affect all aspects of life. Everyone must come to terms with them throughout each phase of life. They provide the foundation for introspection and understanding necessary to pursue a life of meaning.



What kind of education do students need to begin to think about who they are and how they can find significance in their lives? Both are essential to enable a life of happiness, freedom, and success. To deal with inevitable change, each individual must have a sense of self and purpose.

The Person in the Mirror: Education and the Search for Self and Meaning by George A. Goens, a former superintendent, would be a valuable selection for an educators book club. School Administrator

In his latest book, The Person in the Mirror, Dr. George Goens reflects on how we make meaning of our life, the person we are and the purpose we serve. He expertly weaves the interplay between life experiences, key ideas of renowned authors and the impact of education on the shaping of our identity and sense of self. George argues for the values of integrity, honor, courage and principled living over a life that focuses on social media likes , public acknowledgment, and crossing items off our bucket list. Throughout the book we get glimpses of the author's life and hardlƒ­