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Summary: A+
Review: As a concerned adult, I was not pleased to see that all the girls represented in this book had the look of fashion models. Various body types were not present nor were they celebrated. Two major stuggles for teenage girls today are body image and beauty. Teenage girls do not need anymore media telling them that only thin and acne-free is beautiful.
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Summary: Book Offers Mixed Signals
Review: As a concerned adult, I was not pleased to see that all the girls represented in this book had the look of fashion models. Various body types were not present nor were they celebrated. Two major stuggles for teenage girls today are body image and beauty. Teenage girls do not need anymore media telling them that only thin and acne-free is beautiful.
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Summary: Useful Advice
Review: Girlosophy is an inspirational guide that helps young women deal with many of the issues in, and aspects of, their lives while remaining true to themselves. This is a book filled with beautiful images and simple, widely applicable thoughts and ideas that will be valuable to many!
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Summary: Beautiful, despite contradictions
Review: Having seen many of today's teen self-help books, I'd have to say this one really takes the cake. It's filled with eclectic wisdom, inspiring messages, and best of all: truly beautiful pictures of girls from all backgrounds. I know there has been some debate on the women used in the pictures (how they all have "classic beauty" and not enough diverse body types are used) but this can be easily overlooked because there is so much more to the book. It sends a wonderful message to today's women overflowing with positive thinking and love. A must-read for all women ages 12+.
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Summary: an amazingly wonderful book!
Review: i first got hold of this book when i was talking with my friend kate. after we talked a while about life, love, and other mysteries, she told me that she had a book that i needed to read.
now, im not into the whole self-help book scene. i think that they are usually really cheesy and utterly ridiculous, to speak frankly. i wouldnt have read this book at all, except for the pictures and the whole beautiful feeling of the book drew me in. after i started looking through it, i was captivated. the pictures are amazing. the color is surprisingly good for a book of its price. and though i dont entirely agree with everything thats said in it, for the most part, i find the writing beautiful as well, in a somewhat cheesy, artsy kind of way. (and im not knocking artsy stuff, because i usually love it. its the whole cheesy bit that i usually dont like, but it was completely bareable and somewhat welcomed here. it kind of fits with the fun, playful pictures.)
after i had to give the book back, i was really disappointed, so i was going to go and buy it for myself. but then kate gave me a copy for graduation, so now i get to take the money and buy girlosophy 2. i think ill buy kate a copy as well!
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Summary: an amazingly wonderful book!
Review: i first got hold of this book when i was talking with my friend kate. after we talked a while about life, love, and other mysteries, she told me that she had a book that i needed to read.
now, im not into the whole self-help book scene. i think that they are usually really cheesy and utterly ridiculous, to speak frankly. i wouldnt have read this book at all, except for the pictures and the whole beautiful feeling of the book drew me in. after i started looking through it, i was captivated. the pictures are amazing. the color is surprisingly good for a book of its price. and though i dont entirely agree with everything thats said in it, for the most part, i find the writing beautiful as well, in a somewhat cheesy, artsy kind of way. (and im not knocking artsy stuff, because i usually love it. its the whole cheesy bit that i usually dont like, but it was completely bareable and somewhat welcomed here. it kind of fits with the fun, playful pictures.)
after i had to give the book back, i was really disappointed, so i was going to go and buy it for myself. but then kate gave me a copy for graduation, so now i get to take the money and buy girlosophy 2. i think ill buy kate a copy as well!
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Summary: Read it!
Review: I first saw this book reviewed in the magazines "Girlfriend" and "Dolly". When my school library purchased it, I sat down to see what it was all about.At first I wasn't so sure about the text in the book, but everytime I went to put it back on the shelf, I just seemed to be drawn to something else in it. The layout of the book is absolutely amazing: the photos, the colours, the fonts... So I sat down with it again, and then I began to read it. Some things I'm still not so sure about, but the rest I've tried to embarce whole-heartedly. Read it, and join the girlosophers!
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Summary: Beautiful and Inspiring
Review: I just love this book, you can immerse yourself in it and feel inspired, motivated, de-stressed. It's wonderful and a great gift.
Julia DeVillers, author of GirlWise: How to Be Confident, Capable, Cool and In Control
Rating:
Summary: Beautiful and Inspiring
Review: I just love this book, you can immerse yourself in it and feel inspired, motivated, de-stressed. It's wonderful and a great gift.
Julia DeVillers, author of GirlWise: How to Be Confident, Capable, Cool and In Control
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Summary: I wish I had this when I was young
Review: I spotted this book on the shelf and started flipping through it. I gave it to my niece for Christmas and I'll be getting at least two more to give as gifts. It's a very well done, inspirational book for girls that shares words of wisdom regarding love, life, death, relationships, strength, health, loss, beauty...etc. It'll help any girl get a positive attitude about life and one's self worth.
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