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Body Talk (Faithgirlz!)

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It is a truth that we would like to keep our little girls just that, little. However time has a way of moving on and before you know it, girls become women, almost overnight. As a mom and a grandma, a friend and a mentor of many young girls, and of course remembering my own maturing days, the transition is not always an easy one. Questions are asked, or thought and never voiced. Concerns may way become excessive fears if not confronted, as young girls take their journey into their role as a woman.
In this outstanding book by Nancy Rue girls will find a down-to-earth, truthful look at just what is happening to their bodies and why. Discussions are made and explained about the visit of their 'monthly,' to 'smelly feet,' and along with all the why's and how's.
However, don't think this is a text book manual because it is far from that. No, this is written on a one to one, open your heart, ask a question, and just be real manner. Inside the pages of this work, young girls will learn to understand what is going on in their bodies and why. They will be able to associate with the different emotions they are feeling and know that it is normal to feel that way. I definitely will give each of my granddaughters a copy of this book. It is definitely a jewel that every woman to be will cherish. Very, very highly recommended.

This book is perfect for my just turned 10-year-old. When I gave it to her she quickly went off and read most of it in a couple of days. She could really relate to the girls in the book and their changing bodies. I really appreciate Nancy Rue's Christian perspective as it relates to girl's bodies and God's plan. Also there is no explicit talk about sex in this book which is exactly what I wanted. Just plain talk about boys, bras and periods. I highly recommend this book. My daughter really enjoyed it and it opened up good discussion between us and answered a lot of questions I think she was a little too embarrassed to ask me directly

This book explains body changes, body types, menstruation, pads, tampons, breasts, bras, hygiene, the importance of exercise and a healthy diet, boy issues, and why you should avoid drugs, alcohol, and smoking. The book is written in a friendly, reassuring way, and each chapter has a section with Bible verses that relate to the topic at hand.

However, there are many things I didn't like about the book. Each chapter begins with short stories about a girl, named Courtney, and her friends. Things are said like, "Ew, you have a muffin top", a girl lifts her shirt to show her fat and Courtney observes that all she sees are ribs, one girl says "Boys don't like fat girls", and in one instance a boy runs his hand along girls' backs to determine if they're "wearing" bras. Once you get into each chapter the author reassures girls and explains what Courtney is going through, but I found the stories to be distasteful.

I also think the author went overboard with Bible history, particularly Leviticus in regards to how women were "unclean", "untouchable", and kept separate from men because of their periods. The author goes so far as to say that during those times, "girls used to get married and have babies when they weren't much older than you are...". This book is suggested for girls 9 and up! The information is factual, but is it necessary for a puberty book for young girls? We don't want to put ideas in our girls heads about being sexually active at such a young age.

The author tells girls to get fancy fabric (like pink satin or wild print) to line their underwear drawer, then to make a potpourri satchel to put in the drawer. Why do tweens need to do that for their underwear and bras?

Lastly, I found this to be a long, boring book. There are no pictures or illustrations and there are 129 pages. I really wanted to like this book, but I don't think it's a good fit for my innocent daughter who's just starting puberty. Other books are more approachable and tween friendly.

This is a great book for girls to get an idea of what will be happening...or may already have started changing in their bodies. It also encourages them; letting then know what is happening is normal and blessed of God. And it's a great reminder for us moms! I know I forgot all the little 'details' along with all of the onslaught of confusing emotions. It has helped my daughter and me talk a little more easily about the changes her body is making and what is in store. Thank you, Nancy Rue!

This book will be a Christmas gift for my nine year old daughter. I read it once I received it. It introduces a young girl's hormonal changes and goes deeper to explain why God made us that way and how to respond to a new feeling toward boys with a Godly perspective. I look forward to sharing this with my daughter :)

I cannot relate to any of the girls in here! i wish Nancy actually interviewed some girls Like me! then it would practically cover everything

I bought this volume along with the other three in this series for Christmas gifts--4 for 3 promotion. I received them a couple of days prior to Christmas and didn't have time to shop for replacement gifts.

I have been a fan of Nancy Rue books for teen girls so thought these would make nice gifts for my neices. This is the only reason I purchased these specific titles.

The covers were inviting, but the paper inside the covers was CHEAP and uninviting. For a retail price of $7.99 each for 132 pages, I expected much higher quality paper. Shame on the publisher!

I did not read these volumes, so I can't comment on the content. I would NOT have purchased any of the books in this set had I seen them first at a bookstore. These books do not invite a reader in. The paper quality makes them look like very "cheap" gifts--think dollar store books.

I give this book two stars only because Nancy Rue is the author.