Hands On! 33 More Things Every Girl Should Know : Skills for Living Your Life from 33 Extraordinary Women-GLB [Paperback]

Suzanne Harper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 27, 2001

Girl power gets a shot of elbow grease with the second entry in the 33 Things series. Here's an anthology that aims to nurture girls' self-esteem by helping them get the practical skills they'll need for life. Things such as what to have in your car's tool kit, why taking care of your body now is important for good health later, reasons to get a mentor, why taking risks is okay, what girls need to know about money, and lots more.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"Adolescence is the ultimate buffet," says MTV host Kennedy in this companion volume to the bestseller 33 Things Every Girl Should Know. Teenage girls can pick and choose from this smorgasbord of essays on life skills by 33 extraordinary women, from the high-minded ("Aim to be Your Best") to the practical (what to do if your car overheats, how to make an omelet, or stop an overflowing toilet). Some of the contributors are famous: Miss Manners, celebrity chef Sara Moulton, gymnast Vanessa Atler, astronaut Eileen Collins, writers Lois Lowry and Norma Fox Mazer. Others are less well-known but equally distinguished for their accomplishments--a one-legged skiing champion, the founder of the First Children's Bank, the CEO of the Association of American Publishers, and other writers, editors, performers, and experts of various kinds. Some of them sound like mothers, older sisters, or wise mentors speaking from their own lives, while others come across as helpful girlfriends who know just how it is. Although some of these pieces are determinedly earnest, others are more lighthearted, especially Tina Howe's recipe for How to Make an After-Your-Boyfriend-Dumps-You-For-Your-Best-Friend Pineapple Upside-down Cake ("1/2 cup super glue, 1 cup finely ground glass..."). Any girl who needs a little help with life's big and little problems (and who doesn't?) will find this an interesting and useful browse. (Ages 12 and older) --Patty Campbell

From Publishers Weekly

A companion to 33 Things Every Girl Should Know, Hands On!: 33 More Things Every Girl Should Know, edited by Suzanne Harper, offers "Skills for living your life from 33 extraordinary women." Colonel Eileen Collins suggests that girls "Be prepared and you won't be scared," then goes on to discuss the importance of developing a sense of adventure and curiosity, and taking risks; Lois Lowry, in the form of an anecdote, urges readers to "Write your name on a wall"; and Sara Moulton, former food editor at Gourmet, describes all the things that fell into place for her in pursuit of her dream, in "What I Learned in Cooking School." A thoughtful design and pithy headings make this an easy book to dip in and out of.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers (February 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517800985
• ISBN-13: 978-0517800980
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,415,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly fabulous, March 19, 2002

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Spencer Medvick (Richfield, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hands On! 33 More Things Every Girl Should Know : Skills for Living Your Life from 33 Extraordinary Women-GLB (Paperback)

I bought this at Christmas for my younger sisters to share around. They are newly 13 and 16. I thumbed through it before wrapping and, although I found myself (31) really enjoying it, I was afraid they might find it preachy or silly. Well, the younger sister started reading it immediately - in between opening other gifts - and didn't stop until well past bedtime. I think she finished it the next day. The older sister has since had a chance to look through it as well, and says it's interesting and not dumb. High enough praise.
So I recommend this for any teenage or nearly-teenage girl, and maybe for older girls as well. It's chock full of good advice and written in very friendly tones all around. No patronizing allowed.

PS I have since ordered and looked through the 1st volume, "33 Things Every Girl Should Know". While it is also full of great information, I prefer this volume. I'll post a review for that book once I hear from my sisters on it. Right now If I could only have one, I would choose this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Good, August 19, 2001

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This review is from: Hands On! 33 More Things Every Girl Should Know : Skills for Living Your Life from 33 Extraordinary Women-GLB (Paperback)

This book is funny and touching and cute and everything else you want in a book. The only reason I didn't rate it a 5 is because some of the writers to it too seriously and some didn't take it seriously enough. A must-read for girls 12-16.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Taking a Hands On! Approach, May 25, 2008

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This review is from: Hands On! 33 More Things Every Girl Should Know : Skills for Living Your Life from 33 Extraordinary Women-GLB (Paperback)

Hands On! 33 More Things Every Girl Should Know is a collection of non-fiction essays written by successful women on a number of topics.

The book kicks off with Colonel Eileen Collins, who commanded space shuttle flights, and wraps up with filmmaker Jessica Yu acknowledging that, sometimes, advice is better ignored. The writers share personal stories as well as tips on manners, friendship, cooking, appreciating your family, respecting others, earning, saving, and investing money, using the dictionary, even car care. Lois Lowry's anecdotes may water your eyes. Many of the contributions, such as by Chely Wright and Iyanla Vanzant, are filled with positive messages and positive reinforcement.

Edited by Suzanne Harper, Hands On! encourages girls to speak up, pursue their passions, be prepared, and ask questions. Share this with your sisters, your daughters, and your friends.