What’s Happening to My Body?: Book for Girls a Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters
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One of the ALA’s Best Books for Young Adults–Madaras’s bestselling classic (over 400,000 copies sold), written with her daughter, Area (then 13), covers the body’s changing size and shape, breasts, the reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, pubic hair, and puberty in boys; it includes vital information on AIDS, STDs, and birth control appropriate for 9- to 15-year-olds. Proposed for adults and youngsters to share, it includes an introduction for parents and educators.Amazon.com Review
“I kept wanting it to take place. When it did I remember thinking, ‘It’s about time.’”
“I was apprehensive at first. Then it really wasn’t so terrible after all.”
“I remember my brothers weren’t allowed to hit me in the chest anymore. I was kind of pleased about that.”
What mysterious condition are these now grown-up girls talking about? Ah, yes, puberty! With scads of personal tales and an plenty of useful, detailed information about girls’ changing bodies and feelings, leader Lynda Madaras and her daughter Area Madaras have expanded their guide for girls on the verge of change. First published in 1983, the bestselling classic has been revised and updated several times over the years to keep up with ever evolving facts and wisdom about puberty in girls. In this third edition, the authors continue their straight talk on the menstrual cycle, reproductive organs, breasts, emotional changes, puberty in boys, body hair, pimples, masturbation, and all the additional fun, scary, and appealing things that go along with growing up. Filled with anecdotes, illustrations, diagrams, and honest, sensitive, nonjudgmental information for the young girl, the revised edition also addresses the new scientific facts about when a girl really starts puberty (earlier than previously thought), advice on “female powerful syndrome,” eating disorders, unwanted attention because of early development, and information on eating right, exercise, AIDS, STDs, birth control, and so much more. A welcome, reassuring book for parents and daughters, designed with the understanding that some girls and parents will want to read it together, and some will want to read it on their own; lacking a doubt, though, all will benefit. Got boys? Don’t miss What’s Happening to My Body? Book for Boys. (Ages 8 to 15) –Emilie Coulter
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I am the parent of two girls 11 and 13. I thought this book was pornography and should not be recommended for preteen girls. This book is for girls at least 16 to 17 years ancient. I am glad I read this book before giving it to my daughters.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I have read alot of reviews but have never been stirred to give my opinion of a book. I read the first few pages of this tonight to my daughter. Thank goodness I looked yet to be. This leader lists slang words for a woman and man’s genitals as though they are used in everyday conversation. For all her info, the word abstinence isn’t even IN the pointer. As a 40+ woman, I haven’t even heard some of this words, and I am a better person for it. Scary, scary, scary. There may be parts of the book that are fine, but I can’t risk it. If you let your child read pornography, this book is for you.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I was shocked when I read this book. I would sell it and get some of my money back, but I blacked out the dirty words. I don’t reflect my daughter needs to hear the dirty words for penis and vagina. And some of the subjects discussed I establish really offensive. I can’t judge this would be a book that was suggested by her school. I was disgusted by it.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I read half of this book and promptly sent it back in disgust!!!!! This book was in NO way appropriate for my 9-year-ancient daughter. The first chapter threw up all my red flags as it discussed sex and sexual activity PRIOR to discussing puberty!! NO 9-year ancient in this world has any business NEEDING to know why a man puts his sex organ in a womans, and all the machinations surrounding this act. Nine year ancient girls are NOT of marriagable age in this country, so whats the huge hasten??!! This book was supposed to be informative about the changes a young girls body in pueberty will go through.(The information was vague, at best.) Not a tell all about sex, sexual or romantic feelings, the act of building like and birth contol choices!!!! UGH!!!!! I should have trusted my own common sense and knowledge; I will now. Moms out there- protect your children from too much knowledge too soon- let them stay small girls a small longer, but be honest about their changing bodies so they feel loved and cherished
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
This book is way too graphic for younger kids. It may be okay for girls ages 13 and up. There is way too much about sex and too many graphic pictures. Stay away from this book! Do not take chances.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5