"A hip, informative, and frank resource. Adopting
the premise that "there's no one 'right' way to be," the authors address
topics including self-image, eating disorders, menstruation, sexual activity,
and feminism. Peppered throughout the text are extensive personal narratives from
girls who share their own experiences that support or illustrate the authors'
points. While similar titles don't usually include a discussion about feminism,
this book has an entire chapter devoted to the history and development of women's
rights and the current Grrrl movement. Extensive bibliographies and webliographies
of recommended resources are included in each chapter and a complete, referenced
bibliography is provided at the end. Resources vary from the sophisticated Camile
Paglia to the standard The New Our Bodies, Ourselves (S & S, 1985) to the
alternative 'zine Femme Flicke. Written in an intimate, chatty style, this title
is a useful personal guide for teens."
-- School Library Journal, March 1999