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THE TRUTH (I'M A GIRL, I'M SMART, AND I KNOW EVERYTHING) by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 1/1/08
Publisher: The Enchanted Self Press
Reviewed by: Marta Morrison
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a very short little book that delivers a big punch.
It is written in the form of a diary. The writer is a 12-year-old girl in an era before the big technology boom. There are
no cell phones or computers. It reminded me of when I grew up.
But the questions and the observations that "the girl" writes about are just as timely today. Subjects such as when will I
get my first bra? Does a certain boy love me as much as I love him? Why can't my parents get along? It has many
truths that I believe if we all followed them the world would be a lot better off.
At the back of the book there are questions that the author, who happens to be a psychologist, wrote directed to the
kids who read this book. These questions could also be used by a mother/daughter team reading this book together.
They have a lot of depth and could make talking to each other a little easier.
After reading THE TRUTH (I'M A GIRL, I'M SMART, AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), I learned to remember to
make all of my kids in my class feel more welcome. I can do this by not ever picking athletic teams and by not belittling
questions asked. I already knew this but sometimes a little reminding is good, especially when it is right before a new
school year.
All in all, a very pleasant read.
Age Recommendation: Grades 6+
Release Date: 1/1/08
Publisher: The Enchanted Self Press
Reviewed by: Marta Morrison
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a very short little book that delivers a big punch.
It is written in the form of a diary. The writer is a 12-year-old girl in an era before the big technology boom. There are
no cell phones or computers. It reminded me of when I grew up.
But the questions and the observations that "the girl" writes about are just as timely today. Subjects such as when will I
get my first bra? Does a certain boy love me as much as I love him? Why can't my parents get along? It has many
truths that I believe if we all followed them the world would be a lot better off.
At the back of the book there are questions that the author, who happens to be a psychologist, wrote directed to the
kids who read this book. These questions could also be used by a mother/daughter team reading this book together.
They have a lot of depth and could make talking to each other a little easier.
After reading THE TRUTH (I'M A GIRL, I'M SMART, AND I KNOW EVERYTHING), I learned to remember to
make all of my kids in my class feel more welcome. I can do this by not ever picking athletic teams and by not belittling
questions asked. I already knew this but sometimes a little reminding is good, especially when it is right before a new
school year.
All in all, a very pleasant read.
Tags: daughters, diary, fiction, girls, mothers, psychology, teen, tween
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