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Sophia and the Seven Goddesses: A Journey of Self-Acceptance

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I have just read Sophia and the Seven Goddesses with tears streaming down my face and a fullness of joy and hope in my heart that just has no end. This book is the embodiment of the Goddess Herself, and a story told with such simplicity and clarity that it will transform ALL who read it, most importantly girls and women. The gentle build up of how to center, focus, use our intuition, and discover ourselves through the threads of the Web of Life and the Heart of Everything, and our Creativity summed up so eloquently everything I have experienced in my 61 years of life.

My memory of searching the library as a preteen for myths & fairy tales that spoke to ME as who I was becoming is still present as I turn 70. I have traveled my own path of self-acceptance and am now delighted there is a book I can read with my granddaughters as they also walk the eternal path of self-acceptance.

What a gift this book truly was for me! I went into reading this book with the viewpoint that it was mainly directed at a younger generation, going through those awkward changes and a lack of acceptance about their bodies. I came out of reading this book with a renewed apprecation about my own body as a 35-year-old woman. This book is a must for women of all ages! The authors write with such vivid imagery and in doing so, helped me gain a new appreciation for my own unique body and inner Goddess.

Pretty much every girl I know struggles, or has struggled, with body issues and self-confidence. It seems to come along with being a girl. And unfortunately a lot of girls don't ever gain the self-confidence and self-acceptance that they so desperately deserve. This book is an excellent way to learn how to love yourself for who you are, not what the TV and Hollywood "says you should be." Real women have curves, body fat, flaws, you name it. There is no "perfect" woman out there, and there shouldn't be. If you grow to love yourself, you will feel so much better and everyone around you will notice. So do yourself a favor... read the book. Love yourself. Be a girl and be proud of what you have, not what you don't.

This book is a must read for anyone who wants to inspire young girls and let them know that they are powerful. Beverley Danusis and Ilene Satala take us on a wonderful journey with Sophie, a 12 year-old girl who starts out shy and riddled with self-doubt. Like many tweens, Sophie looks at her developing body and compares herself to media images of women. The hatred of the imperfect face and body begin.

Sophie takes an archeological trip to Greece with her grandparents. She discovers the powerful Greek goddesses and the goddess inside of her. Through her friend Athena, she learns how to commune with nature and lead with her heart, rather than her fears. There is a wonderful parent guide and exercises that will help girls meet life's challenges with courage. You go, girls!

I read this book to my 5th grade students and was surprised to see that both girls and boys loved it! The adventure aspect of it really kept the boys interested and the girls especially loved the fantasy element; although, I did have many of my girls tell me that they liked the adventure of it as well, and the fact that the female characters in the book were very independent, strong, and daring. I dedicated the book to our school library and there is a waiting list to read it; many of my students even want to read it again. This book is an excellent source for boosting healthy self-esteem in girls and I believe it has even helped to alleviate some of the bullying issues in our school. Two thumbs up for this one!

Empowerment is something intangible, yet invaluable. "Sophia and the Seven Goddesses: A Journey of Self-Acceptance" is about a nearly-teenage girl's adventures during his visit to her archeologist grandparents in the historied nation of Greece. Sophia during her trip meets several Greek Goddesses who each inspire her with a gift to help her through life and become empowered. A book about finding power in oneself, "Sophia and the Seven Goddesses" is a solid gift for any young girl.

Taking place in a setting many young girls dream about, archaeology in an exciting place, Sophie discovers the wonder than can occur when she trusts her inner wisdom. "Sophia and the Seven Goddesses: A Journey of Self-Acceptance" is more than entertaining; it is a powerful look at what can happen when each person does not yield to peer pressure but follows their own path and explores the possibilities that open at each corner. This story is timeless and very timely!

A masterful job of storytelling and painting that allows girls - young, big, little and old - to be perfect just as we are!

I gave Sophia and the Seven Goddesses to my Grand daughters for Christmas.
It is filled with a wonderful adventure as well as the deep wisdom of knowing and loving themselves. As they become more involved in school and sports they are becoming so competitive and wanting to get the "best Grade" in order to be of value. This book teaches that they are valuable within themselves.
It is great fun to read it to them and talk about the adventure and the wonderful illustrations. I highly recommend it.
Ann Beeching