THE TRUTH: Diary of a Gutsy Tween!
Growing up is tough. Adults don’t always understand you (even though they were once kids), and children today face increasing pressure to be, look, or act a certain way. Written in the voice of a girl on the cusp of becoming a teenager, The Truth provides young girls with an opportunity to see how a girl, who is in many ways like themselves, handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Each new page brings forth a discussion to help girls handle everyday problems: How do you survive a bully? How do you handle a crush on a boy? What can you do about relentless teasing by your peers? What really matters as you grow older?
“My ten year old granddaughter loves books divided into short chunks–not so overwhelming. Between the format and the topics,this book totally engaged her interest. She called to tell me that she had finished it in less than 3 hours. The boost to her self-esteem when it comes to reading was a priceless gift. The subsequent discussions with her parents were a bonus.” Eileen Barton (Chicago)
“”What a delightful book! The girl made me smile. I could relate to her on many levels- from her first crush to being picked last for sports. She’s not only funny, she’s insightful. Girls at any age could learn from her.”~Allie
“I thought our book discussion was helpful because if you didn’t know how to deal with the kind of situations in the book, we talked about=2 0how to deal with them in a confident way.”
Zoe 11yrs
“I thought the book and discussion really went deep into a girl’s life; boys, crushes and dealing with yourself. I learned that people should express what they feel inside and always be truthful.”
Mia 10yrs
Dr. Barbara Holstein is truly connected to this age group [4th – 6th grade girls]. During our mother daughter book club discussion, Dr. Holstein elicited positive, thoughtful discussion from the girls around some awkward topics such as family difficulties, trust and self-respect. It was a memorable meeting for our group. I recommend this book for anyone looking to find another way to keep the communication channels open with your daughter.
Maribeth, mother of three daughters
I am always so happy when kids review my book. Read what this 11 year old had to say today on reading mama: “I am very excited that my daughter read The Truth and wrote a review about it. She is 11 years old just the right age for this book. When she completed reading it she said it was cool and that she could relate to the girl. Here is her complete review:
‘I’ve read The Truth by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein. I really enjoyed it very much. I can really related to The Truth because it told about how girls really feel. I could feel how the girl was feeling as she was going through crushes, family, and her dreams. The Truth told what girls want and what it takes to achieve it.
I truly recommend The Truth to girls my age and a bit older. I believe most girls would and could relate to and enjoy The Truth.
“I’ve read The Truth by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein. I really enjoyed it very much. I can really related to The Truth because it told about how girls really feel. I could feel how the girl was feeling as she was going through crushes, family, and her dreams. The Truth told what girls want and what it takes to achieve it.”
Lissa, age 11
“My 10 year old daughter did not put this book down. In the first 10 minutes she said to me, “Mom, this girl is just like me! She’s my age, she has a crush, she wonders when she’ll have to wear a bra, and she’s a smart kid!
I knew right away that this was going to be a great book for her”
Lori Carscadden
“My 10 year old daughter could not put the book down. She savored each page with excitment that someone had put her feelings into writing. After reading the book she was so inspired by it that she is now writing her own book. Bravo Dr. Holstein for writing a book that helps are girls feel validated and understood.”
Debbi Milam
“The Truth was a wonderful read for myself and then I handed it to my daughter to read who is 11. We both did not put the book down until we had read the whole thing! We now have two copies, my daughter is looking foward to passing the books to her friends. My daughter says she can relate to the girl in the book.”
Barbie, New Jersey
“For everyone who thinks she’s the only one who ever experienced something, here’s a look at some pretty universal emotional and intellectual reactions on the road to womanhood.”
Lynda Karr
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