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Don't Give It Away! : A Workbook of Self-Awareness and Self-Affirmations for Young Women

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I THINK I.V. IS AN EXCELLENT WRITER! ONE DAY JUST LOOKING THROGH THE BOOK LIST OF TEENAGE BOOKS I STUMBLED UPON A BOOK THAT CAUGHT MY EYE WHEN I TOLD MY MOM THE TITLE DON'T GIVE IT AWAY. THAT NIGHT WE WENT TO THE BOOK STORE AND PURCHASED THE BOOK. AS I STARTED TO READ,IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE A STRONG BLACK 12 YEAR OLD GIRL IT ALSO GAVE ME MORE SELF-CONFIDENCE. I THINK THAT MS.VANZANT IS AN SUPER,SUPER WRITER NOT ONLY FOR TEENS BUT ALSO FOR ADULTS. WHEN I GOT TO THE PART ABOUT THE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES TO EXPRESS YOUR CERTAIN FEELINGS IT GOT MORE AND MORE INTERESTING. I THINK GUYS SHOULD ALSO READ THIS BOOK FOR TWO REASONS, IT IS INSPIRATIONAL ANDIT CAN TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND. HOPE TO SEE ANOTHER BOOK FOR US TEENS IN YEAR 2000.

Just after I finished 'Yesterday I Cried' by Iyanla, I got this book by her--and it's excellent. It will give a boost to your self-esteem no matter if you're a teenager or already grown up. Indeed you will feel precious after reading "Don't give it away." Another book along the same lines especially on the subject of Identity Crisis and Self-Esteem, and which is a phenomenal book if you haven't read it yet, which has helped me so much and boosted my self-esteem with substance and truth is Dietmar Scherf's "I Love Me: Avoiding & Overcoming Depression"--I highly recommend it and it's available at Amazon.

The book is focused on young women, however, more mature ones will also find it beneficial. The title is excellent, because the book is concerned about self and what one should keep. It is written in a workbook format that can be read in a short period of time. However, the thought provoking questions and exercises, take some time and allows one to view her life as is and how she would like it to be. The self-affirmations are excellent, because many people do not know what or how to say them. The survival kits provide good practical ideas of what a person should do if she is going through a bad time or has negative feelings. The inserted graphics, developed for the young person, with or without text are colorful and interesting . Vanzant also makes several interesting points about the role the Creator should play in a young woman's life. I feel that the book is valuable for any woman. I read it and then passed on to my God Child who is fifteen!

I work with troubled teens, and one of the girls brought this book to girls group. All the girls started taking turns reading it, and making the positive self-affirmations out loud. It was a moving and profound experience. I can say that every girl in the room felt her heart fill up as she read and spoke the words Vanzant helps us find within ourselves. All girls were able to find a reason to respect themselves, some even, a reason to live.

I work with high school students in Denver, Colorado's public schools, and have used this book with great success to help young girls (and even some adults!) through times when they questions their worth and value to our society. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book for anyone, young or old. The perfect way to get in touch with the most important and beautiful person in your life.....YOURSELF!

I bought this book after peeking through it in a bookstore. I wish that I as a teenager had had access to this type of book. Even now I have received a benefit. Though exercises, affirmations and poems Iyanla gives you the best tools to find your true self, gain self confidence and become at peace with your soul and your body. If you haven't already got this book, buy it. If you have a teenage daughter - buy it for her. Give this gift with a journal, a pen, a box of tissues and your love and support. Guaranteed to touch your life and soul. Thank you Iyanla.

This book changed the way I viewed myself in this world. It really helped me change from a depressed teen to someone who sees themself as a smart, beautiful and loving person. I did a presentation of this book and the presentation actually changed lives. A must for teen girls!!!

*****I can think of no better word to describe this book than "neat." I picked up "Don't Give It Away" at the airport because the cover caught my eye. Don't be fooled! Though it looks as though it is a book for teens, at age 31, I couldn't put it down. Since then, I've bought four additional copies to give to all the teen girls I know and love. This book is an incredible tool for all women, regardless of age. However, if you are not interested in getting to know yourself don't buy the book.

Every Girl Should Have This Book. Full of messages for self-reflection, gathering strength and eliciting a girl's spirit to unfold into womanhood. Helps girls get be strong and grow into themselves in the midst of all tough passages of being young and female. Teaches inner strength, confidence and connection to something bigger when life may make a girl question herself or her experience. Soothing. And someone needs to write a version for boys with their developmental issues in mind.
Signed, Child Psychotherapist

I bought this book for my 15 year-old daughter. She gave me this puzzled look, but after reading the first few pages...she understood. I have purchased approximately 15 copies for her closest friends. This book teaches young women how to sustain and maintain their self worth. This should be required reading for teens and young adults.