A Girl's Guide to Life by Katie Meier tries to help young people make sense of it all. Back in the day mothers didn't discuss these things with their daughters, at least mine didn’t. I wish a book like this had been written when I was a teenager.
The book is divided into three sections – Mind, Body and Soul. Relevant issues are discussed in each. In Mind, such subjects as self-esteem, romance and disorders are tackled. Beauty and fashion are addressed in the section on Body. And last but not least there is Soul, where Meier talks about family, friends, religion, and who you’ll choose to be. There are conversations with real teens and helpful tips and quizzes to answer. It’s a complete resource for teenage girls. And it’s even updated with sections on texting and going online.
The author is frank about religion. Unlike many other books that shy away from the topic, hers talks about a teenager’s spiritual side. It’s certainly worth a read by mother and daughter and provides a good starting point for discussion. I would recommend it for Christian teen or preteen girls, age twelve to fifteen.
Reading level: Young Adult
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (June 22, 2010)
ISBN: 978-1400315949
Paperback: 224 pages
Price: $12.99
2 comments:
Hi, I also read this book. I wonder why you gave it only 4 stars. I would like to give it 5 but...I'm like that teacher that just can't give an A. There's always room for improvement. I would love to hear some of the points that detracted from the book.
Very good review, thank you!
I really liked the book. I gave it to my daughter to read so she can decide if my granddaughter is ready for it. My only complaint is that I thought the author tried too hard to sound cool - but I'm not a teen. My daughter liked the voice. I would have given it 4.5 stars if I could. That's why I don't use stars on my blog. It's tough to draw a line. I'd rather just give my opinion. Thanks for reading. I love to hear other opinions.
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