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Title: Real Girl/Real World: Tools for Finding Your True Self by Heather M. Gray, Samantha Phillips, Ellen Forney ISBN: 1-58005-005-0 Publisher: Seal Press Pub. Date: August, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Relevant and Real
Comment: This book is a very valuable resource for teenage girls on the cusp of womanhood. The writing is accessible and addresses a wide spectrum of highly relevant issues, particularly ones that most girls are uncomfortable discussing with their parents. Parents: buy this book for your daughter and it may facilitate important discussions. Even if it doesn't, it is sure to answer questions that are on her mind, and yours. Bravo to Gray and Phillips!
Rating: 5
Summary: A real book for a real girl
Comment: Want a book that will serve the facts up as they really are? Try out this book "Real Girl/Real World." This book covers a wide range of topics from anatomy to sexuality. I think it is probably most suited for high school age girls, and possibly college freshman who may need some enlightenment before leaving for school. For those out there who aren't lucky enough to have open parents to talk to, this book is essential for the facts and the "do"s and "don't"s of womanhood. I especially found the first chapter on the beauty standard interesting. The authors, Gray and Phillips, challenge society and propose suggestions that point to why women are the way they are. They talk about the role models of beauty, why beauty is perceived as important, and eventually come to conclude how useless the beauty standard really is. Filled with pictures and small boxes of cute side info, this book is a good read from cover to cover. I found that I could read it in one sitting without getting bored (which is better than any normal sex and sexuality "textbook" can say). I'd like to see this book become a standard on any shelf of textbooks in a health classroom. Cheers to Gray and Phillips!
Rating: 4
Summary: Issues of prime importance to today's adolescent female
Comment: Beauty, body image, eating disorders, sexuality, and a myriad of complex associated issues fill the pages of this book. It's fact-filled and teen-friendly.
Nice touches include quotes from real girls. They are poignant and articulate: "It's upsetting to me that I wasted so much time and energy on anorexia." says one 17 year old. "The things that aren't perfect give you personality." says a 16 year old. "I stand up for myself when I need to." says a 14 year old.
Real Girl/Real World contains information, facts and resources in an easy-to-read style that doesn't talk down to young people. The authors define key terms, discuss different sides to some issues (Barbie, abortion), and insert brief case studies to illustrate important points.
There's straight talk about labels, such as sluts and studs, and each chapter includes books and resources for further information. Real Girl/Real World is a welcome addition to a teen's bookshelf. It's appropriate for approximately ages 13-21.
The book would make a great gift for a high school senior or college freshman!
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Title: Finding Our Way by RENE JR SALDANA ISBN: 0385730519 Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books Pub. Date: 11 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: The Energy Balance Diet: Lose Weight, Control Your Cravings and Even Out Your Energy by Joshua Rosenthal, Tom Monte ISBN: 0028643585 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 11 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Our Boys Speak : Adolescent Boys Write About Their Inner Lives by John Nikkah, Leah Furman ISBN: 0312262809 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 12 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: My Sisters' Voices: Teenage Girls of Color Speak Out by Iris Jacob ISBN: 080506821X Publisher: Owl Books Pub. Date: 03 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: In Love and in Danger: A Teen's Guide to Breaking Free to Abusive Relationships by Barrie Levy ISBN: 1580050026 Publisher: Seal Press Pub. Date: February, 1998 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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