books: real girls

books: real girls

books:

Real girls

Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World

Lisa Lillien

St. Martin's Griffin, 2008

LIFE CHANGING!!
This book changed my life!!! I think the recipies are fast, inventive and taste awesome! I have lost 30 pounds and I owe it to this book! I also love the section that lists the "safe" things to eat in different cuisine restaurants as well as gas stations, long car ...

Big Girl Knits: 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves

Jillian Moreno, Amy R. Singer

Potter Craft, 2006

Sassy, smart and superbly designed
A landmark in knitting culture, this book is the definitive resource for those making plus size garments. It specifies detailed shaping, what fibres to use and not use, and above all encourages self-esteem and self-worth. The pictures are detailed, and each pattern ...

Girls in Real Life Situations...Grades 6-12: Group Counseling Activities for Enhancing Social and Emotional ...
Julia V. Taylor; Shannon Trice-Black

Research Press, 2007

This unique group counseling curriculum provides over 90 activities divided into twelve session themes. During group lessons, girls are encouraged to share feelings and struggles as they openly discuss important issues in a safe and supportive environment. They are given the opportunity to feel empowered, gain self-awareness, develop coping ...

Real Beauty: 101 Ways to Feel Great About You (American Girl Library)

Therese Kauchak

American Girl, 2004

This book makes me feel good.
Whenever I feel bad about myself, hating myself, etc, I pick up this book and start reading it. Then I feel good about myself. Of course, though, I don't really need braces yet but I will when I'm 12! The book gives you lots of information on how to eat healthy, ...

Body Drama: Real Girls, Real Bodies, Real Issues, Real Answers

Nancy Amanda Redd

Gotham, 2007

I can't wait to give this to my daughter
I think that if I'd had this book growing up, I wouldn't hate my body so much. It's easy to read "Body Drama" now and utterly agree with it, but the deep-seated beliefs dominate. I can't help but to think that raising my daughter to have fantastic self-esteem, and then ...

Girls in Real Life Situations: Group Counseling for Enhancing Social and Emotional Development: Grades K-5

Shannon Trice-Black and Julia V. Taylor

Research Press, 2007

Great resource for elementary-age girls
I am a school-based mental health counselor working with young girls and this book is a great resource. It addresses the unique problems that face young girls and gives those who work with them the tools to help girls succeed.

Coaching Girls' Soccer: From the How-To's of the Game to Practical Real-World Advice--Your Definitive Guide ...

John Dewitt

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Must Have For All Coaches
This is a must have book for soccer coaches, especially coaches of girls soccer. I also recommend it for coaches of boys since 98% of the material translates over. The book not only details performing specific skills, tactics and team management, but also covers team ...

Mean Chicks, Cliques, And Dirty Tricks: A Real Girl's Guide to Getting Through the Day with Smarts and Style

Erika V. Shearin Karres

Adams Media, 2004

Mean chicks, cliques, and dirty tricks
Wonderful help for a 13 year old daughter. She read it with great interest and I feel it helped her understand some of the problems she is experiencing as a 13 year old

Chicken Soup for the Girl's Soul: Real Stories by Real Girls About Real Stuff (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ...

HCI, 2005

a worthwhile read
This book was great! I honestly think that the reviews from concerned parents were ridiculous. You're not always going to be there holding their hand, and protecting them, so let them go a little and let them learn, they will get a lot out of this book if you don't ...

Coaching Girls' Basketball: From the How-To's of the Game to Practical Real-World Advice--Your Definitive ...

Sandy Simpson

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Buy it, you won't be sorry!
This a very good basketball book for new, aspiring or even coaches with 2-3 years experience ... even if, like me, you are just a parent looking for ways to help your daughter take it to the next level. ***Especially good for fathers or male coaches looking for ...

Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls

Harriet S. Mosatche, Elizabeth K. Lawner

Three Rivers Press, 2002

Fun Quiz Book
The day after I bought this book, a bunch of my friends slept over at my house, and we spent the whole night doing the quizzes. We found out so much about ourselves and each other and became even better friends. My mom kept telling us we had to go to sleep, but we ...

Life Style: Real Perspectives From Radical Women In The Bible

Whitney Prosperi

New Hope Publishers (AL), 2004

Nancy in Phoenix
What a WONDERFUL Bible Study for teen girls and so needed in these trying times of our culture! Whitney clearly writes with a heart to encourage girls to choose the right path for their lives. This study is practical and relevant. I certainly recommend it for ...

Girls of Grace Make it Real (Girls of Grace)

Point Of Grace

Howard Books, 2005

Very Nice Book
What an absolutely delightful book this is. First, the cover design is sure to catch the eye; it is bright and inviting, wooing you to taste the morsals of spiritual wisdom inside. What is this work about? How to live a better life by living the Word of God. This ...

Teenvirtue: Real Issues, Real Life...A Teen Girl's Survival Guide

Vicki Courtney

B&H Publishing Group, 2005

Teen Survival Guide indeed!
Vicki Courtney discusses real concerns of real teen girls frankly, truthfully and honestly without sounding preachy. I especially liked the chapter on eating disorders and fashion and the assurances that what's depicted as trendy in the fashion magazines is far from ...

The Old Girls' Book of Spells: the real meaning of menopause, sex, car keys, and other important stuff about ...

Cal Garrison

Red Wheel, 2002

Simple, straightforward and surprisingly complete!
How surprised I was when I saw this one jumping off the shelf. So rare it seems a work is written for Wiccan folks that is geared toward the crone in all of us. That being said, it should also be said I am not Wiccan but have studied this philosophy in depth. I am a ...