The Blueprint for My Girls
Author: Yasmin Shiraz, Lois Benjamin
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ISBN: 0971817405
Publisher: Rolling Hills Press (April, 2002)
Sales Rank: 700,289
Average Customer Rating: 4.83 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Book of wisdom
This is more than just a book of wisdom for young girls - this book has heart! Yasmin has created a useful guide that takes a look into the trials and tribulations many young women face today. She guides you through those curves that life seems to throw, shows you what happens when you respond to negativity, how to rise above and beyond problems and she gives HER story, when she was at that point, what she learned from it. I found this guide to be more of a personal journey from one women to another. A guide that will take young girls over the humps and let them know, someone was there before they were, that they are not alone in what they feel at times. The book is full of wisdom and encouragement. A very useful guide every young woman should own, This isn't just another self help book, this book has heart !Reviewed by; Dawn
Jan.2003
Rating: 5 out of 5
The Blueprint for My Girls
I am in a scholarship program for African American teenagers called Jabberwock and one of the things on our itinerary is to read a novel. The Blueprint fo My Girls was chosen as the book for the 2002 particiapants. Upon reading the first few pages of this groundbreaking novel, I was instantly attached. Being 17 and going through those life changing issues is hard enough. So, to have someone who has not only experienced similiar suituations but can give advice on each dilemma is very comforting. Another big plus, is that recently I had the chance to meet the author through the Jabberwock program!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
A ¿How to Guide¿ on Being a Woman
The Blueprint for My Girls is just as the title connotes, a blueprint filled with advice on daily living for young African American girls. The book is structured in an easy to read format with each chapter consisting of an expression, advice, the author's personal testimony and a blueprint. The expression is essentially the overall theme or thought of the chapter. It is followed by a section called "For My Girls" which contains advice relating to the expression. Next, the author shares "My Testimony" where she shares an example of how this particular expression has impacted her own life. Finally, the chapter is concluded with a "Blueprint," which serves as an affirmation relating to the theme. The author covers a vast array of topics including developing a good work ethic, trusting in yourself, appreciating personal strength, handling life's frustrations, and determining self worth. Yasmin Shiraz has written an excellent book filled with everyday wisdom and common sense advice. She openly and honestly shares both her good and bad experiences and uses them to give life to her advice and affirmations. Although this book would be great for any woman to read, it is a must for teenagers and young adults. This book would make a wonderful gift for all the young women in your life. Check out The Blueprint for My Girls, you will be amazed how much wisdom is packed into such a short book.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay
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