Be True to Yourself

&quote;Full of great advice and wisdom. Each day you can read something that will make that day just a little bit brighter.&quote; -Kimberly Kirberger, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Teenage SoulIn this book of short daily meditations and essays, Amanda Ford, a young adult herself, offers stories, information, and advice on all the important issues facing young women today: boys, dating, drinking, self-respect, self-love, fights with friends, dealing with parents, and more.When Amanda emerged from her tumultuous teenage years, she saw the need for a guide to help girls learn to listen to their inner voices and think for themselves. Be True to Yourself is the big sister Amanda never had-and always wanted to be. It provides the encouragement and guidance she wished, as a teenage girl, that an older sister had given her, as well as stories and advice that she would have loved to share with a younger sister during her own teen years.Girls will find comfort, encouragement, and insight in these pages, along with suggestions for articulating and confiding their feelings, fears, and frustrations about so many important topics, such as:How to love yourself, boost your self-confidence, and receive compliments wellHow to determine your own values, be true to yourself, and follow through on your promisesHow to cherish your friends and family-even when they're getting on your last nerve&quote;Hardly a day goes by when I don't wonder how I will help my daughter keep her soul intact as she grows up. Straightforward and truthful, Amanda Ford's book may be one of the answers.&quote; -Jennifer Louden, author of Why Bother?: Discover the Desire for What's Next