Blueprint for Teen-Age Living by William C. Menninger, M.D., and others is a comprehensive guide designed to help teenagers navigate the complex social and emotional challenges of adolescence. Published in 1958 by Sterling Publishing Co., this book offers practical advice on topics such as honesty, personality development, grooming, dating, alcohol and narcotics awareness, and building a philosophy of life. It reflects the expertise of well-known professionals and specialists including Dr. Menninger, offering a grounded and realistic approach for teens and adults alike.
This edition features a cloth-bound hardcover with a distinctive blue illustrated dust jacket drawn by Doug Anderson. The book is structured into chapters written by various authors, including psychologists and researchers, covering a wide range of issues relevant to teenage life. It includes an index and is illustrated by Jeanne Whilden, Seymour Fleishman, Jeanne Doern, Yoshiko Ozone, Bill Vinnis, Lucy Ozone, and Gretchen Rogers. A valuable vintage piece for collectors and anyone interested in mid-20th-century adolescent psychology and guidance literature.
