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The Girls' Book of Friendship: Cool Quotes, True Stories, Secrets and More

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An award-winning author and expert on the issues concerning young women and girls, Catherine Dee has again delved into the inner spirits and expansive outer lives of her subject, this time getting to the heart of what makes a young woman's life so enriching: her friendships. The Girls' Book of Friendship is a collection of personal essays, inspirational quotes and heartfelt poetry that shine a light on the bonds that give breath to our being. Not limited to same-age, same-gender peer friendships, The Girls' Book celebrates the sibling, parent and other relative as friend, as well as the often overlooked value in the comradeship found in members of the opposite sex. With celebrity quotes from pop icons including Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, The Girls' Book also invokes the likes of Jane Austen, Helen Keller and Alice Walker. Quotes given by a wide range of women -- from a present-day environmental scientist to poets of antiquity -- highlight how the importance of friendship is perhaps one of the few universal truths that breaks all boundaries of time, place, culture, age, religion and race. With Pal Projects like starting a mother-daughter reading group to Friendly Facts and Quick Lists that offer tips on being a good listener and help on evaluating whether or not someone would make a good friend, this 200-page compact pocketbook proves that good things come in small packages. Dee has once again tapped into the playfulness and appreciation of a woman's world while underscoring a common sense of empowerment.

With all the attention paid to Odd Girl Out and Queen Bees and Wanna Be's, we all want to help our girls have healthful friendships. The Girl's Book of Friendship would make a great gift to inspire them-- for going back to school, for the holidays, for a pick me up.

We loved The Girls' Book of Friendship so much that it's our book feature for August and September. Catherine Dee has put together advice from women and girls to help you understand and cherish the most important people in your life -- your friends. Famous women, including Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and many more offer their opinion and feelings. This fun book is a great present to your best friend!
--Julie Shannan, program coordinator [...]

Divided into short chapters by themes, such as best friends or sisters, this small book is a good bedside read. This book is best for somebody who has lots of friends. This might also be a nice gift for a girl to give a friend.

I've recently come across this great book that I highly recommend for all girls ages nine to nineteen. Once you read it, you'll want to pass it on to all your friends. Thanks Catherine! I hope you'll continue to write more great books for girls.

my friends are the best, and this book made me like my friends even more and want to take care of my friend so we will grow into old age

This little book does a great job of touching on every type and facet of friendship. I really like all the "cool quotes." The author did a terrific job of gathering together all kinds of quotes that really get you thinking in new ways (e.g., in a friendship, advice is a gift, not a command-and it can be returned unused if it doesn't fit.-Letty Cotton Pogrebin). I also like the "pal projects." I plan on using some of them with my youth group. Megan (13) liked reading the true stories. Bottom Line: Friends will love exploring this book together, and girls will enjoy flipping through the pages alone.

The Girls' Book of Friendship was a huge success with one newly 13-year-old -- my granddaughter. It's the first gift I have given her since she was a wee one that I know she truly likes. I could hear it in her voice when she told me about it. In reading it, she feels the company of other girls. This book has assisted me in building a bridge to my granddaughter, which feels wonderful. What a blessing and a gift for all girls like her!

This book is a great collection of stories, quotes, and even poems from girls of all ages. Catherine Dee has put together advice from women and girls to help you understand and cherish the most important people in your life - your friends! Your friends can be members of your family, and your family can be your friends.

Famous women, including Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and many more offer their opinion and feelings about their friends.

This book is a great present to your best friend and is fun to read. Find out what all kinds of girls and women have to say about making and maintaining friendships, trust and secrets, celebrating friends, boy friends, and more.

This small book is a celebration of what female friendships are all about. Women's special intimacy is essential to our development beginning as very small girls. Dee encourages girls to share this book and cultivate friendships throughout their lives. This effort will provide the nourishment they need throughout the journey.