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Summary: A MUUST HAVE FOR ANY TEEN GIRL
Review: I loved this book it gives straitforward advice and facts without trying to cover it up. When it talks about sex it doesnt just talk about how you shouldnt do it, it shows you how to be safe and gives pros and cons of sex, so that the reader can decide wether the pro's outweigh the cons or whatever. It also gives you all you need to know about drugs, it doesnt just give all the things about how its bad for you, it gives that plus what it feels like, what you shouldnt take it with ect. Even though they know kids shouldnt take drugs they want to give all the info, so if they are they will knwo the consequences and what to expect. It also has humor and quoptes from other girls. This is a must have book for any teen.
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Summary: Best educational health book.
Review: I hate to admitt it but i couldn't put this book down! It has acurate information with slang translations, Overall it's a good book for ages 11 and up.
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Summary: Let your teen children have this book.
Review: Ive seen some review about this book being crap because they talk about sex? Well, sooner or later your kids will know how to do that kind of thing, thats why its called 'Deal with it' its a reference concerning teenagers problems, survival, etc. Plus they have the right, and who will buy this book for a very young age? its okay for 13-15 but no 5-10 year olds will buy that. I give it 4 stars :) its a nice reference!!
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Summary: Ignorance is Heartbreak
Review: Though my review may be discarded on the basis of nepotism or cronyism, I submit as objective a review as I am able, considering that I have known two of the authors since infancy. I am unable to resist commenting on just how straightforward, thorough, and accurate I found this book. I treat many children and adolescents as a psychiatrist, and they are crying out for this type of information; information that we had to learn through the school of hard knocks in the past. I believe that information is power and protection, and there is nothing harmful in this book for an adolescent girl who is likely experiencing peer pressure,misinformation, shame, and ignorance, and regrettably, may be acting on it. Anyone who thinks that they can protect their children from growing up by witholding information is in a significant state of denial. If not here, then they will gather misinformation from friends or hormonally charged (or challenged)boyfriends. Straight talk from mature girls to girls, with the editorial assistance of health and mental health professionals, confers protection on your adolescent, child, and even on you. There is nothing to fear in this book, and some adults would do well to read and reread it.
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Summary: Bought it For Myself
Review: I bought this book when I was a junior in High School, and I love it. I've read it a number of times over the years and I think it's the best book of its kind that I've ever read. One of my friends goes as far as saying that this book should be government issue to every girl, and I agree. That said... This is not a book that you just hand a 12 or 13 year old girl and say "Here, this is all you ever need to know." If you are a parent buying this book for your preteen/early teen daughter, READ IT FIRST. THEN discuss the book with your daughter. The book is about FACTS, and some of them you might not like. But one other fact is that YOU are responsible for telling your child your own values. If the idea of talking to your own child makes you uncomfortable, fine, but you're the one that is going to have to deal with the consequences of your own inaction. This book is a wonderful tool for parents, if they are willing to open their minds to accept it. (Most of this review is based on the 'Sex' part of the book. The rest of the book should be "tame" enough by most parents' standards.)
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Summary: informal and informational
Review: This book was excellent, and I found myself reading cover-to-cover, which is usually rather unusual for nonfiction books. It tells a girl most everything she needs to know about herself; knowledge is a powerful and important thing, and lack of it doesn't bring you very far in the real world. In the real world, anyone would rather be well-informed and alive than badly-informed and dead. A definite must-read for girls of most any age.
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Summary: Very Well Written and put together
Review: ok, this book was informative and very fun to read. .... My parents didn't know what I was getting, and I sort of didn't either. It seemed mature because of its explicit ... material .... . My parents looked at it and were very uneasy with me. I was, of course, totally embarassed. If a daughter or girl wants to read this or you want to give this to her, I do recommend you be aware of the material first. Although some can be suggestive, the rest is very informative in a fun way. The authors put together advice and opinions ... from girls and there were many funfacts ... The information was very well put together and really helps the modern teen girl of today. And its not all about sexuality and body, there are spiritual, family, friends, and school issues,and mind and brain info that is discussed. ... I was mature enough to handle it. Because of that,I found it very fun and informative. I would recommend this book ...
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Summary: juz great
Review: very helpful.....touches every subject.....ages about 10-16.....moms, dont worry, now u dont have 2 talk....jus buy this n it covaz ne thing u can think of.
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Summary: Just Too Much For Me
Review: This book was just a little too much for me.. actually, that's an understatement. As a thirteen-year-old, I have decided to save my virgity until marriage. (This is to "reader from Ohio.") I have felt the pressure, I know what a bj is and tons of other sexual things at that. But, the difference here is, I know that's not normal. I understand that, just because everyone else is doing it, it doesn't mean its normal. If everyone were to start, say, jumping off cliffs, would you do it? According to that logic, it would be normal to, no? This book made it appear that all teenagers are sexually active by the age of thirteen, and (if you're not) you're just not normal. It didn't support those who have decided to be clean and not share their body with ten boys in one week. (Yes, I realize that is an exaggeration. But so is "kingergarteners having sex.") This is not normal. It's not normal that Maury broadcasts more "Who's My Baby's Daddy?" shows than of any other subject. It's not normal that parents think it okay to give their kids condoms so they don't become pregnant.. and, before you accuse me, my parents would never kick me out if I got myself pregnant. They'd help me, and everything, but they certainly wouldn't start giving me condoms! They'd start giving me a little thing called ADVICE. This book disgusted me. MTv may as well have made it. Maybe I was too young to read it, or maybe I wasn't. All I know is, smart teenagers don't need to know sexual positions. They need to know how to withstand pressure to have to sex. And gURL! didn't provide any of that for me. I was very displeased.
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Summary: This Old Lady Thinks This Book Rocks!
Review: I only wish I had such a straight forward guide to my body and emotions when I was a teenager.(I'm 46 now.)We had to sneak a peek at other books like, "The Joy of Sex" to be in the know so to speak. In my opinion books like this do not lead to more sexual activity perhaps even the opposite. With knowledge comes power and empowerment. How can that be a bad thing? But books are no replacement for parents and the need to discuss with your children what type of behavior you expect from them. I say....You Go Gurls!
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