Behind almost every inspiring woman is a tale of the shy, fearful, or searching girl she once was and what transformed her life. The Greatness Of Girls captures these poignant moments from women such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Golda Meir, Queen Latifah, Frida Kahlo, Maya Angelou, and Judy Blume, and provides the perfect encouragement for preteens on up who are eager to blossom in the world. This book is about hope. It offers personal, little-known anecdotes as beacons of light for young readers who are working through adolescent struggles. Topics such as friends, feelings, and school are covered through quotes, previously published works, and personal interviews.
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In a word, inspiring. And one musn't only be a young adult to truly enjoy this wonderfully uplifting piece. As a mother of two young girls, I find Susan Strong's compilation of thoughts from celebrity women as well as her own pertinent contributions to add up to one terrific resource for all of us who may need, now and again, a little inspiration/motivation/reassurance while navigating through life. This is one book that will soon be on my daughters' "must read" list.
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Girls Can Be Great,
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For anyone who wants to encourage girls to reach for the stars, this book highlights the biographies of certain women leaders we have come to notice and admire. These famous women did not start out as particularly extraordinary, but found their way to greatness along the way. Inspiring like Gutsy Girl and Women Who Rocked the World.
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The Greatness of Girls,
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This review is from: Greatness Of Girls (Hardcover)
Susan Strong did a wonderful job with this book. She took the stories of famous women and helped us get to know them on a more personal levelThe introductions to each chapter are beautifully written. My favorite is the intro to Real Realtionships. Strong writes, 'Time spent with a good friend is like sinking into a soft, comfy couch that cushions you in love and support. Your better parts come forward- the "true you" emerges.' While the books target audience is girls aged 13-15, I believe EVERY woman can be inspired by it.
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- We Are Our Mothers' Daughters by Cokie Roberts on 4 pages
- Cybill Disobedience : How I Survived Beauty Pageants, Elvis, Sex, Bruce Willis, Lies, Marriage, Motherhood, Hollywood, and the Irrepressible Urge to Say What I Think by Cybill Shepherd on 4 pages
- The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary on 4 pages
- Lyndon Johnson & the American Dream by Doris Kearns on page 23, page 67, and page 139
- Gorillas in the Mist by Dian Fossey Dr. on page 84, page 167, and page 218
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