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

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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.

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.

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.