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My Feet Aren't Ugly: A Girl's Guide to Loving Herself from the Inside Out
Do you ever feel bad about yourself or have trouble being yourself while still fitting in? Do you have tough questions you are afraid to ask?In this funny, honest book, teen mentor Debra Beck provides personal stories, quizzes, journaling exercises, and thoughts from teens themselves to help you develop your self-confidence. Learn how to make healthy decisions in the face of peer pressure, have strong relationships with family and friends, and respect and love yourself for who you are. This revised and updated edition also has new chapters on bullying and internet safety.
- GenresSelf Help
144 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2007
About the author
Debra Beck
4 booksFor fifteen years, Debra Beck has been a devoted mentor for teenage girls. She's done workshops with Girl Power, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is dedicated to helping “encourage and motivate eleven- to sixteen-year-old girls to make the most of their lives.” She has also created and facilitated her own workshops and girls’ groups through Spirited Youth, an organization she founded to help girls in a positive and supportive way. She has drawn on her own experience and the experiences of the young women she has helped to make My Feet Aren’t Ugly resonate with readers. She currently resides in Sedona, Arizona.
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January 21, 2024"My Feet Aren't Ugly" is a powerful and uplifting book that encourages young girls to embrace self-love and develop a positive self-image. This compact guide is filled with wisdom and practical advice, making it an essential read for girls navigating the challenges of self-esteem and body image.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to address important topics in a relatable and accessible manner. The author's empathetic tone resonates with readers, creating a safe space for girls to explore their feelings and insecurities. By emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and self-care, "My Feet Aren't Ugly" empowers girls to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth.
Additionally, the book provides actionable strategies and exercises that encourage girls to engage in self-reflection and personal growth. These exercises are thoughtfully designed to help girls develop resilience, confidence, and a healthy mindset. The practical nature of the book ensures that readers can apply the lessons to their own lives, fostering positive change.
"My Feet Aren't Ugly" is a refreshing departure from the societal pressures and beauty standards that often plague young girls. It celebrates individuality and promotes the idea that true beauty comes from within. This empowering message, coupled with the book's engaging style, makes it an invaluable resource for girls seeking to love themselves unconditionally.
One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to address important topics in a relatable and accessible manner. The author's empathetic tone resonates with readers, creating a safe space for girls to explore their feelings and insecurities. By emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and self-care, "My Feet Aren't Ugly" empowers girls to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth.
Additionally, the book provides actionable strategies and exercises that encourage girls to engage in self-reflection and personal growth. These exercises are thoughtfully designed to help girls develop resilience, confidence, and a healthy mindset. The practical nature of the book ensures that readers can apply the lessons to their own lives, fostering positive change.
"My Feet Aren't Ugly" is a refreshing departure from the societal pressures and beauty standards that often plague young girls. It celebrates individuality and promotes the idea that true beauty comes from within. This empowering message, coupled with the book's engaging style, makes it an invaluable resource for girls seeking to love themselves unconditionally.
May 11, 2008
Reviewed by Me for TeensReadToo.com
For over a decade, Debra Beck has served as a mentor for young girls, doing workshops and working with girls' groups to provide them with positive and supportive guidance. Drawing upon her own experiences as both a woman and a mother of two daughters, she's combined that with the real-life experiences of the girls she's worked with to write MY FEET AREN'T UGLY. This is a self-help, interactive book designed to help girls love all aspects of themselves.
Broken down into nine main parts -- Let's Learn to Like Ourselves, What Are You Afraid Of? Oh, the Dark. Me too!, Are You Creative? Yes, Everyone Is!, Being Healthy - Both Physically and Spiritually, Who is Doing Drugs?, Kids on the Edge - Teen Suicide, Becoming a Woman - But I'm Still a Kid!, Sex! Is There a Price to Pay?, and Have You Started the Healing Yet? -- this is a guide to growing up, and taking control of your thoughts and actions.
Ms. Beck manages to provide guidance without sounding preachy, and providing opportunities for internal dialogue and "journal" space to work through scenarios that girls will find easy to relate to. This is a great guide for both pre-teens and teenagers, and would be a great gift for any girl in your life.
For over a decade, Debra Beck has served as a mentor for young girls, doing workshops and working with girls' groups to provide them with positive and supportive guidance. Drawing upon her own experiences as both a woman and a mother of two daughters, she's combined that with the real-life experiences of the girls she's worked with to write MY FEET AREN'T UGLY. This is a self-help, interactive book designed to help girls love all aspects of themselves.
Broken down into nine main parts -- Let's Learn to Like Ourselves, What Are You Afraid Of? Oh, the Dark. Me too!, Are You Creative? Yes, Everyone Is!, Being Healthy - Both Physically and Spiritually, Who is Doing Drugs?, Kids on the Edge - Teen Suicide, Becoming a Woman - But I'm Still a Kid!, Sex! Is There a Price to Pay?, and Have You Started the Healing Yet? -- this is a guide to growing up, and taking control of your thoughts and actions.
Ms. Beck manages to provide guidance without sounding preachy, and providing opportunities for internal dialogue and "journal" space to work through scenarios that girls will find easy to relate to. This is a great guide for both pre-teens and teenagers, and would be a great gift for any girl in your life.
April 17, 2011
this book thought me alot of things. I learned several things that I never knew. I book for girls to know themselves better. This actually made me look at myself. Thanks to PINK! Defying Gravity Conference help me.
January 18, 2013
This was a great book for me to read when I was a confused and awkward preteen! I think all young girls should read a book like this that gives a great esteemed message about emotions, self-esteem, and keeping your values and morals when they can be tested most.
August 1, 2013
This book caught my eye with the creative cover! This is an amazing book for teen girls! I will definitely be reading some more of Beck's books! I wasn't in a bad shape but this book was so enlightening and gave me more confidence in myself.
April 9, 2008
This book is giving me more confidence in myself.
August 11, 2012
A must read for female teens and parents!
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May 15, 2013
Good for teenage girls. Has journal prompts to get them thinking about the kind of girl they want to be, who is influencing them, how to stay safe, friendship issues, boys etc.
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