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Real Rules for Girls

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Morgenstern's THE REAL RULES FOR GIRLS is a must-read! I wish I had a copy when I was that age. Now that my friends' daughters are hitting their fabulous teen years (complete with with mood swings, raging hormones and KNOW IT ALL 'tude), they need this book, and we need to read it again to remind ourselves that we were there. (And the advice still applies, boomers!) Layout, text, photos, illustrations - all pure wit, clever and true. Thanks, Mindy.

I totally dug this book! Its permanent home is on my vanity table because it's full of advice to live by. My girlfriends all read it too and were like, "that's us!" on almost every page. The part with "Mindy's Secret Party Tips" is great -- I'm gonna copy it and put it on my mirror.

Plus, there's great advice about guys -- who i still think are jerks but if I make them read this book first I might consider going out with them.

CHICKS RULE!

What a great book for teen girls to read and reread as they struggle with peer pressure and their own insecurities. Buy this for your young teen daughter even though it is a bit irreverant and has a couple of minor what I consider "rude" words. It is a "cool" book and hopefully will be heeded, as it is a very positive, empowering book. Where was it when we moms needed it!

It's too bad I didn't have a copy of this book when I was growing up! It would have been a great help to me, as well as a source of humor. Morgenstern's quick-witted one liners take the bite out of potentially painful adolescent experiences, like dating, having a social life, getting along with parents and siblings, and many others. I whole-heartedly recommend this book to any girl. It would make a great gift.

The Real Rules for Girls is the ultimate book for any teenage girl who needs a little advice on life. Mindy Morgenstern covers all the important topics: Guys, Work, Family, Social Life. It has it all! This book is filled with fun humour and lets you know that you're not alone living this hectic-filled teenage life.

I'm a teacher in a high school of 2000 students. They're going to love the truth and humor of "The Real Rules for Girls." The librarians have already put it on the buy list.

From Blue Jean Online (www....com)

By Melisa Gao, Teen Editor

Filled with wacky but insightful advice to girls of all ages, The Real Rules for Girls is a book that every woman will wish she had been given earlier in life. Mindy Morgenstern's musings can be hilarious and zany, but always lead to a genuine message that fosters self-esteem and confidence.

The book is divided into sections for romance, work, social life, family, money, and life tips. Each contains offbeat words of wisdom accompanied by comical pictures and quotations from Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, and others.

"The football captains of today are the burger jockeys of tomorrow," Morgenstern proclaims, describing a scene in which you, a Nobel laureate and nominee for president, run into that heartthrob from sophomore year who is now an Assistant Manager at McDonalds. "If there isn't a door, kick in a wall," she advises. "Jobs will ... along the way," reads another caption.

It is this kind of frankness that will have older generations nodding their heads in agreement and younger girls eager to read more. The message Morgenstern delivers is to live life to its fullest, pursuing dreams and taking advantage of every opportunity. It is effectively conveyed by creative layouts and entertaining personal stories, making the book a quick and fun read. The Real Rules for Girls makes a great gift and will be enjoyed time and again by young women of all ages.

Copyright 2002 Blue Jean Online

I read this book when I was 11 years old and I am 19 approaching 20, and to this day I still find the lessons in the book to hold true in my life. Small one-liners like, "learn to be alone" helped me through tough times in school as well as at home. I am purchasing this book now for my younger sister who is the same age I was when first read this book and I really hope this will be as much of a help to her as it was to me.

And you can be sure that in the future my daughters will read this book as well.

This book has two things that make it a great advice book. The first one is that the commentary that describes a "rule" is always funny and includes a quote, and maybe a few tips. The second reason is how beside every rule there is a picture. Yeah well big deal. Actually the pictures are very important in the book because they are all in black and white and most of the pictures show classic moms/woman and kids from the 1950's. With "rules" in the categories of: Romance, Work, Social Life, Family, Money, and Life Tips, there's advice for everyone. =)

I spotted this book in a store, and immediately bought a copy for anyone and everyone I might ever buy something for. It's funny, inspirational and most importantly true. Every girl and woman in the world needs a copy of this book -- it's the perfect manual on how to get the most out of yourself and your life. You'll laugh till you cry.