false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167958164m/28907.jpg 28907 2 In <I>The Wonder of Girls</I>, Michael Gurian aims to bring us new insights into the lives of our daughters in much the same way he attempted to open up the lives of adolescent males in <I>The Wonder of Boys</I>. While many of the chapters read like lessons in biology, plenty of parents will find useful tidbits and reflections from this father of two. <p> Gurian emphatically agrees with Deborah Sichel's (<I>Women's Moods</I>) idea of "A woman's biology is the cornerstone of her mental health." He elaborates on this theory throughout his discussion on the physical changes in childhood and adolescence. This concept certainly holds some validity, but there's a fine line from here to "biology is destiny." Some readers may find Gurian crosses that line with his claims of "brain pruning" and insistence about hormones: "they don't just change a girl into a woman, they are, to a great extent, the woman herself." <p> Others find his recommendations on hormonal treatments to be a literal lifesaver, and the book is peppered with positive anecdotes from his own life and families encountered in his training sessions. Important issues like self-esteem, eating disorders, and sexual experimentation are all addressed, along with the role of the father and "the absolute sanctity of motherhood." Gurian offers a somewhat narrow path as a guide through your daughter's adolescence, but if nothing else, this book will provide a solid background in the physical aspects of her growth. <I>--Jill Lightner</I> 29388 2002 The Wonder of Girls : Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters total:69|5:16|4:30|3:14|2:7|1:2| 69 258 145 21 4 0 false false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jan 02 19:52:28 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 02 19:54:37 -0800 2009
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