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33 Things Every Girl Should Know: Stories, Songs, poems, and Smart Talk by 33 Extraordinary Women

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In the forward to this book, Tonya Bolden explained that these authors know what adolescent girls are feeling right now. I was skeptical. The times have changed, how could they know?? Well, the authors of the book proved me wrong! I learned very important lessons about growing up, and hope to pass them on to my daughters. People would say that this is only a good book for girls ages 11-around 15, but I think that mothers could also learn a lesson about their daughters. Sometimes mothers think they know what's best, but this book may get the mother's a little more informed! I loved this book! You must read it, TRUST ME!

This book was a really good book showing girls how to pull through struggles, not let yourself get down, being strong and many other vital things girls need to know and aren't taught.

Funny, witty, moving inspiring. Lots of role models of different types dealing with emotional, physical, intellectual, social challenges of growing up. Wish I'd had such a book when growing up.

Minor caveat -- lots of discussion of different things girls can be when grown up, but no mention of being a mother. I understand that one does not want to be encouraging teenage girls to have babies, but on the other hand would have been nice to have something addressing what is likely to be a significant portion of a woman's life. For instance, they could have had an essay by a physician who works part-time and is home with kids part-time, to make the point that getting a good education and a skilled professional job can make it easier to do flex-time and work from home. Something to prepare girls to get ready to balance work and family, to be thinking about the choices they will be making, and to acknowledge the importance and satisfactions of the drive to nurture.

The book is really good. The book talks about different women that have have grown up and are telling others their stories. They help others realize that the world is not perfect and how to get though it. I would give this book to anyone I know.

This July at the 150th anniversary of the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, First Lady Hillary Clinton mentioned "33 Things Every Girl Should Know" in her speech before 15,000 people. Two hours after the speech, "33 Things..." was flying off the shelf at a book signing at the Women's Rights National Historical Park. My 13 year old daughter, Elizabeth Jenkins-Sahlin, an author of one chapter called "Get Involved!", autographed 205 books. The books ran out before her writing hand tired. She is the great, great, great granddaughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, early founder of the women's movement. There is no question this chapter and this book empowers girls. Oh, by the way, Elizabeth says, "Even my 50 year old dad likes the book."

My daughter loves this book. She reads me poems and stories from this book all the time. I think all teenagers should purchase this book.

I really liked 33 Things Every Girl Should Know because I learned a lot about growing up from it. This is a must read!!

I found nothing in this book that every girl should know. Really thought this would be something I could use to help my daughter get ready for middle school/ young-adulthood. Was so very disappointed. Absolutely nothing that would help a young girl prepare for adolescence or the things to come.

I put this book on my guest room's night stand for my 13 year old granddaughter to pick up when she spends the night & it works. My granddaughter enjoys reading this book & often calls me into the room too discuss what she has just read.

I bought this for the 15 year old daughter of a work colleague, was concerned about purchasing a used copy but the book was in excellent condition and showed no wear at all. I thumbed through it and was impressed with the variety of contribution included as well as the contributing women authors that were included. Received a great reception from the parents, and the recipient of the book. The shipping took all of the time that is requested by the shipper, but how can I complain when I paid like $6.00 for the book and shipping included? Another great Amazon vendor and satisfied customer.