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Letters to a Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny

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I'm so enthusiastically thrilled at the things Hill Harper is doing and this book will forever put him in a good light to me. I loved that he was writing a book for young guys to use to manuever through this crazy world; but when I heard he was writing a similiar type of book for young ladies, I was thrilled. I read through portions of the book and, honestly, this is something that girls AND women can relate to and learn from. You are never too young or old to learn a lesson and Hill has done a PHENOMENAL job in helping guide young women down the right road. In a day and age where reading hood-books are the norm, I think it would benefit any parent, guardian, friend, etc. to pass this book onto any lady(pre-teen, teenager, older women) who needs a lesson or refresher in the beauty of being a woman. I thank Hill from the bottom of my heart for providing a little bit of knowledge- from a man's perspective- to the younger generation. This book isn't just for African-American girls, either, this is full of knowledge and I'd recommend it to anyone. I purchased two books- one for my household and one for my younger cousin. Hill discusses sex, gossip, the b* and h words and overall respect. I love the tone of the book and how it REALLY seems like this is your older brother giving you a piece of advice. If you don't have it- get it. If you haven't heard of it before now, let this be all the notification you need that THIS can help a young girl see that she's more than a body and face...she has to DeFINE her destiny to see her worth! LOVES IT!

After purchasing Mr. Harper's earlier work, Letters to a Young Brother, I eagerly anticipated Letters to a Young Sister. Upon viewing it (prior to giving it to my teenage-daughter), I was not disappointed with the contents. It comes with one hundred pages more and almost twice as much stimulating advice for budding young ladies.

All young girls will appreciate the introduction to the book written by the talented actress, Gabrielle Union. She reveals a gut-wrenching saga in her life along with an uplifting message of survival. Mr Harper leans heavily on contributions from her and other well known and talented women to help give his efforts added dimension and credibility.

It is interesting to note that all the doubts, inhibitions, and self-esteem issues young boys have, can be equally applied to young girls. There are slight variations in the way girls view their problems in way of priorities, but the list of issues is still the same. The bottom line is they want to be on the same page with their peers in appearance, attitude, and aptitude.

I thought I understood (almost) my teenage-daughter. However, after reading Letters to a Young Sister, I realized (in her vernacular) "that is not the way she rolls". There are many things young girls (and boys) will not share with their parents, no matter how much we urge them to do so.

"Letters to a Young Sister" and "Letters to a Young Brother, "... can be viable alternatives towards mentoring young people in need of an outlet ... for expressing their innermost feelings. I recommend both books, to one and all.
Reggie Johnson, Success-Tapes.Com

Hill Harper is a genius! He has started a revolution for young people. First, with "Letters to a Young Brother-MANifest Your Destiny", and now with "Letters to a Young Sister-DeFINE Your Destiny". He is mentoring these young people on paper, or as he's called it a platonic hug on paper. He discusses self-esteem, education, sex, belief system, and other topics in the book.

With his educational background, he could write this book all by himself, but he doesn't. He gets help from his friends(Michelle Obama. Gabrielle Union, Nikki Giovanni,etc). This gives his targeted audience advice from two different perspectives, male and female.

He is not keeping the money. All of the proceeds go to his Manifest Your Destiny Foundation. He want to set up a permanent on-line vehicle that mentors young people.

If you have, know, or just see any young women from about 12-24, please but them this book. I bought 8 books the last time. I have have to do the same with this one. Be apart of the revolution.

I loved this book. As a Big Sister to an 11 year old girl, I found the topics that Hill Harper spoke to "Little Sistah" about was truly what is on a little girl's mind. I loved that he took an active role in the responses AND that he had a variety of women give their responses. I would love every single parent girl to read this book.

This book is a good read for young girls in there early teens. Especially those without a true father figure in their lives. Hill does a good job explaining self worth and letting his "young sistah" understand how valuable they are and just how important that is for defining their destiny. I however became bored very quickly and founr that the chapters that had to do with my current struggles were of no help, but then again I am a college student. I really wish Hill would right a book for young adults, but otherwise it is great for young girls.

I especially think women should get this for thier daughters, and a second copy for themselves. It is amazing and easy to relate to. But, I don't want it to be written off as a book for kids, I'm 25 and WOW! While somethings don't relate to me specifically, I can reflect on those choices I made or watched my friends make. I took a closer look at me and ask questions and was really truthful with myself. Also, for those ladies that feel there is something missing; while he dosen't tell you what your missing, if you follow the little steps he suggest you to do (no matter how silly you feel doing them)you will figure it out on your own..and that feeling that your waiting for is so much more amazing when it comes from yourself and it's not someone telling you what THEY feel you should/shouldn't do. Anyway, I'm a pretty strong-minded female and this book did put somethings into perspective for me, about me. I'm appreciative of that. I wish him much success, he has done an amazing job. Little by little you'll find your way! God Bless....GOD BLESS

Buy this book for every teenage male and female. I bought 10 of the books and I hand them out to girls in my 8th grade class.

Great for teenagers or young women without a lot of exposure to self-worth and sense of self. I got bored after a few chapters. It's interesting that the book was prosed based on the desire from a lot of women to write this but I'm not impressed. The letter jump back and forth for me and the topics develop too slowly. I was, however, impressed with his "Conversations" book, which is for adults and is about relationships between men and women, specifically within the African American Community.

Letters to a young sister is an excellent manual for female readers of all ages. While its target audience is pre-teens and teenagers, I would recommend it for any woman who is dating or who has a daughter who is approaching her teenage years. Hill's wisdom and insights are relevant and poignant. As an attorney for abused and neglected children most of whom are teenagers,, I have purchased this book for my clients and will be distributing the book to them. My hope is that the book will impact their lives as much as it has impacted mine. The male comparision is also good for young men!!

Wonderful book, my 17 yr old read it and it was written in a way that she could relate and understand it.Excellent work Hill Harper!