The Girls' Book of Wisdom: Empowering, Inspirational Quotes from over 400 Fabulous Females

Dee, Catherine

ISBN 10: 0316179566 / ISBN 13: 9780316179560

Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 1999

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0316179566.G

Synopsis:

Aimed at advising and amusing girls age 12 and up, this collection includes quotations from 500 famous women, including suffragists, pioneers, politicians, moms, musicians, athletes, and actors. The quotes are grouped by categories, such as friendship, confidence, and creativity.

Review: A powerful, hilarious, and heart-warming collection of some of today's successful women. -- Indy's Child

Great for granddaughters. The Girls' Book of Wisdom features quotes from a dynamic group of intelligent women. Each idea has something positive to offer girls. I intend to send a copy to each of my granddaughters. -- Ann Richards, former governor of Texas

The collection is upbeat and lighthearted...the handy size combined with the accessible format will appeal to this age group. -- School Library Journal

This compact, backpack-size book of quotations is filled with funny, poignant, and often utterly appropriate sayings from a wide range of female cultural icons. ...attractive fonts, funky small graphics, and the mix of historical and modern powerful women will make this choice popular among teen girls. Many libraries might find this gift-sized, paperback book disappearing from the shelves. -- Katie O'Dell, VOYA , April 2000

This page turner is packed with pro-girl quotes. Feeling shy? Flip to the "Confidence" chapter and digest this advice: "Repeat an ego-boosting mantra to yourself: I rule, I rule, I rule." -- Marisa Sandora, Twist magazine, May 2000

What I liked about this book was the quotes -- how they are so real.You think youre alone on something, then you read this and are like, wow, everyone really does go through this! It's like going to a psychiatrist to get help but getting it all out of a quote. It's just awesome! -- SmartGirl web site book reviews

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Girls' Book of Wisdom: Empowering, ...
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Ali Douglas
Condition: good