Forever Youth

This book explores 'young adult' fictions - stories about being young, staying young and sometimes never wanting to grow up. Looking at controversial novels by Francesca Lia Block, at sex and 'race' in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and at the online world of fans and censors, Chris Richards argues that attempts to classify and regulate what counts as 'young adult' have failed, and shows how youth - as intense, exciting and tormented - draws audiences unconstrained by age. Throughout the book, the narratives of life as lived by the young emerge as the stuff of the 'self' - made and remade in reading, watching and listening. Fascinating and accessible, Forever Young will be of particular interest to students and teachers concerned with contemporary popular culture in cultural, media, literature and education studies courses.

The excessive worship of adolescence and its social empowerment by adult institutions is the deeply rooted cause of a serious cultural malaise. So argues semiotician Marcel Danesi in Forever Young, an unforgiving and controversial look at modern culture's incessant drive to create a 'teen-aging' of adult life. Written for the general reader and based on five year's worth of interviews with over 200 adolescents and their parents, Danesi begins by asserting that one of the early causes of this crystallization of adolescence as an age category can be traced back to theories of psychology at the turn of the twentieth century. Since then, the psychological view of adolescence as a stressful period of adjustment has become a self-fulfilling prophecy. This, in tandem with the devaluation of the family by the media and society at large, has led to a maturity gap - a fissure in family dynamics that is eagerly and ably exploited by the mass media. Unlike many academic digressions into the malaise of modern culture, Forever Young provides concrete answers on how the 'forever young syndrome' can be addressed. One solution is to dispel the myth that experts and professionals are the people best equipped to give advice on raising children. The second is to recognize the value of family, in all its different combinations, as the primary institution of child-rearing. The third is to challenge the pervasive notion that teen culture is a sophisticated endeavour - that, for example, pop music can claim to have produced some of the best musical art in the world, surpassing Mozart or Bach. By laying bare the misguided tenets that have brought about, and continue to promote, a 'forever young' mentality, Marcel Danesi demonstrates that the 'teen-aging' of culture has come about because it is, simply put, good for business. Teen tastes have achieved cultural supremacy because the western economic system requires a conformist and easily manipulated market, and has thus joined forces with the media-entertainment oligarchy to promote a deterministic 'forever young' market.

Viewing a lifetime that spans nearly a century, a remarkable woman shares the secrets she has gleaned from her world travels and spiritual journey. From a sod house in the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma Territory to life as the wife of a Hollywood lawyer, she has experienced the most vital influences of our time. Always seeking the secret to longevity, she has distilled it to LLLLL: Love, Light, Laughter, Longing, and Learning. With wit and profound understanding, Gladys Iris Clark weaves succinct observations from her studies in comparative religions, preventative aging, and her own tested practices to provide a guide to longevity and rejuvenation. It is a manual for all ages. Here are practical and readily accessible tools for optimizing vitality. You will find advice on nutrition, skin treatment, ancient Tibetan exercises, crystals, sex, earth changes, and channels she has known. Always she maintains that no life is worth living without God's love -- a keen understanding and a zest for life, as portrayed in the Keys of Enoch, which became a primary interest for her.

Iconic actress Hayley Mills shares personal memories from her storied childhood, growing up in a famous acting family and becoming a Disney child star, trying to grow up in a world that wanted her to stay forever young. The daughter of acclaimed British actor Sir John Mills was still a preteen when she began her acting career and was quickly thrust into the spotlight. Under the wing of Walt Disney himself, Hayley Mills was transformed into one of the biggest child starlets of the 1960s through her iconic roles in Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, and many more. She became one of only twelve actors in history to be bestowed with the Academy Juvenile Award, presented at the Oscars by its first recipient, Shirley Temple, and went on to win a number of awards including a Golden Globe, multiple BAFTAs, and a Disney Legacy Award. Now, in her charming and forthright memoir, she provides a unique window into when Hollywood was still 'Tinseltown' and the great Walt Disney was at his zenith, ruling over what was (at least in his own head) still a family business. This behind-the-scenes look at the drama of having a sky-rocketing career as a young teen in an esteemed acting family will offer both her childhood impressions of the wild and glamorous world she was swept into, and the wisdom and broader knowledge that time has given her. Hayley will delve intimately into her relationship with Walt Disney, as well as the emotional challenges of being bound to a wholesome, youthful public image as she grew into her later teen years, and how that impacted her and her choices--including marrying a producer over 30 years her senior when she was 20! With her regrets, her joys, her difficulties, and her triumphs, this is a compelling read for any fan of classic Disney films and an inside look at a piece of real Hollywood history.

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Discover the Secrets to a Lifelong Youthful Glow Embark on an enthralling odyssey to overturn the sands of time with "Forever Young: A Journey into Anti-Aging and Longevity". Within these pages lies a treasure trove of wisdom that illuminates the shadowy realm of aging, offering hope and practical strategies to preserve the vigor and vitality of youth. Dive deep into the biological mysteries of aging as you explore the intricate dance between our genes and the ticking clock. Learn how to dance to the rhythm of your own biological clock with ease and confidence. Embrace a transformative psychological perspective that challenges societal norms about aging and equips you with the tools for maintaining a buoyant, youthful spirit. Master the art of longevity through an exquisite blend of nutrition, hydration, and tailored physical activity. Visually feast upon chapters dedicated to the superfoods and essential nutrients that promise to put the brakes on aging, hydrate your way to health, and sculpt an anti-aging fitness regime that guarantees to enhance your zest for life. The quest for eternal youth unveils the often overlooked significance of sleep, stress management, and the profound impact of a compassionate skincare regimen. Traverse through the pages detailing breakthrough hormonal balance techniques and cognitive exercises meant to sharpen your wits and nourish your brain. Engage with the community and harness the power of social connections to add years to your life and life to your years. Ever contemplated the future of anti-aging medicine or how personalized medicine could redefine your health journey? "Forever Young" not only opens the door to these revolutionary advancements but also guides you in designing your own anti-aging blueprint, complete with lifestyle adaptations and a robust financial plan that aligns with your desire for a rich, full life. Your journey concludes with a vision of elegance and poise, from fashion choices that exude vitality to creating a home environment that is a bastion of longevity. Accept the invitation to redefine age and live life in full bloom. The future, as this book poetically assures, is resoundingly Forever Young.

From a cardiologist and a nutritionist, a holistic plan for healthy aging and wellness rooted in the ancestral eating habits of hunter gatherers. “The Forever Young program is the scientifically based plan that will bring your life back into synch with your genetic identity, restoring your youthful vigor and glow, while at the same time optimizing your health, quality of life, and longevity.” —James O'Keefe, MD and Joan O'Keefe, RD In a field plagued by “miracle” diets and sketchy information, The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle presents a commonsense plan that improves satiety; promotes wholesome, fresh, and easily obtained foods; and reinforces a rational, holistic, mind-body approach to diet and lifestyle. The program is a complete package that can help provide a lifetime of energy and good health. Most of our health problems today result from a mismatch between the world we are designed for and the very different one in which we live. The modern American leading a sedentary lifestyle of automobiles, couches, televisions, computers, and junk food is like a fish out of water. Our genes have changed minimally over the past few thousand years, yet our diets and lifestyles have become progressively more divergent from those of our ancient ancestors. The Forever Young Diet and Lifestyle outlines the path back to our natural needs and rhythms. Firmly grounded in the medically proven Hunter-Gatherer diet, the plan easily promotes weight loss, vastly improves energy levels, enhances sleep and concentration, and restores the natural youthful glow we should have at any age. Cardiologist James O'Keefe and his wife, Joan, a registered dietitian, provide a down-to-earth, sensible program that's satisfying and easy to follow.

"Introducing the metabolic diet"--Jacket.