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Every girl has wondered how they need to act or what they need to do to get a certain boy's attention. Now they can know! Chad Eastham will encourage girls to be confident in who they are and Whose they are. Girls need to know that they are treasures to be adored and that how she feels about herself is how guys will treat her. Chapter titles add fun and interest to this life-altering message. Guys Like Girls Who . . . Wear Jeans (comfortable with who they are and Whose they are) Know the Future (understand there is a 96% chance this is not the boy they will marry so don't act like they are) Leave Us Alone (have their own hobbies) Can Spell (can say "no") Eat Tofu (live a healthy lifestyle)
240 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 2008
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September 17, 2014
I wish I had read this when I was in high school! I'm married now, but I bought a copy of this book for my sister. I skimmed over it and loved it enough that I wanted to read it for myself. So I bought myself a copy. Very relevant, well thought out and WISE! And...right. Chad Eastham gives girls the RIGHT advice about interacting with guys in a positive way. But more importantly, his book teaches girls practical ways to love and protect themselves. And he makes it cool! He teaches girls that they are a "10" and need to treat themselves as such and expect that treatment from guys. The practical empowerment tools he gives are priceless! And he truly knows how to relate to teens, which is rare! No preachiness, no cliches, and though he's a Christian writer, his style makes it that even people of different faiths and beliefs should have no problem reading this book.
October 27, 2008
This book was incredible! I read it cover to cover in two days! (which is insane for me..) Actually, I just bought it two days ago and finished it last night...It talked about relationships with guys, yes, but also your relationship with yourself, with other girls, and with God. It wasn't about how to get guy's attention necessarily but just about how to become a better and more "attractive" person in general. It was one of the best books I have ever read in my life.
July 31, 2018
Personally I don’t believe in God so it didn’t speak to me on the religion level. But it moved something deep down in my little soul.
March 30, 2023
The writing felt like it was trying too hard to be relatable to a younger audience. Almost felt like it was talking down. Some points were helpful just wish it was more biblically focused- it felt more “right from wrong” ideology and generalized to a specific kind of “girl” image. Would be a good read for early teen audience in a youth setting to read chapter by chapter with a church leader to break down some concepts and see what it may look like for personalized journeys.
June 6, 2012
Title: Guys Like Girls Who...
Author: Chad Eastham
Summary: Every girl has wondered how they need to act or what they need to do to get a certain boy's attention. Now they can know!
Chad Eastham will encourage girls to be confident in who they are and Whose they are. Girls need to know that they are treasures to be adored and that how she feels about herself is how guys will treat her.
Chapter titles add fun and interest to this life-altering message. Guys Like Girls Who . . .
Wear Jeans (comfortable with who they are and Whose they are)
Know the Future (understand there is a 96% chance this is not the boy they will marry so don't act like they are)
Leave Us Alone (have their own hobbies)
Can Spell (can say "no")
Eat Tofu (live a healthy lifestyle)
The above are a few of the chapter titles.
Type of Book: Non-Fiction, Christian, Young Adult,
Age Appropriate: 15+
Time Period: 21st Century
Positive Elements: Chad helps girls understand guys better and how we should value ourselves and not let others shove us around.
Spiritual Content: Christians, church, Bible verses, talk of the faith.
Violent Content: None.
Romance: Haha, that's kind of the whole point of the book. Anyways, there's lots of advice on relationships but not just with guys but with friends and family too.
Language: None.
Other Negative Elements: I can't think of even one.
What I Thought: I really liked how Chad talked straight to us girls through his book. It was a very insightful and helpful book.
My Rating: 5 Stars
Author: Chad Eastham
Summary: Every girl has wondered how they need to act or what they need to do to get a certain boy's attention. Now they can know!
Chad Eastham will encourage girls to be confident in who they are and Whose they are. Girls need to know that they are treasures to be adored and that how she feels about herself is how guys will treat her.
Chapter titles add fun and interest to this life-altering message. Guys Like Girls Who . . .
Wear Jeans (comfortable with who they are and Whose they are)
Know the Future (understand there is a 96% chance this is not the boy they will marry so don't act like they are)
Leave Us Alone (have their own hobbies)
Can Spell (can say "no")
Eat Tofu (live a healthy lifestyle)
The above are a few of the chapter titles.
Type of Book: Non-Fiction, Christian, Young Adult,
Age Appropriate: 15+
Time Period: 21st Century
Positive Elements: Chad helps girls understand guys better and how we should value ourselves and not let others shove us around.
Spiritual Content: Christians, church, Bible verses, talk of the faith.
Violent Content: None.
Romance: Haha, that's kind of the whole point of the book. Anyways, there's lots of advice on relationships but not just with guys but with friends and family too.
Language: None.
Other Negative Elements: I can't think of even one.
What I Thought: I really liked how Chad talked straight to us girls through his book. It was a very insightful and helpful book.
My Rating: 5 Stars
March 25, 2014
I read this in middle school and kind of forgotten about it until recently. I made some poor choices with a few guys. Nothing serious, but I wasn't really valuing myself as much as I should. I went back and skimmed a few chapters and wow. All of it is so true and it is entertaining while, at the same time, straight-forward. I intend on completely re-reading it. Eastham is honest and encouraging and knows teens very well.
April 15, 2024
I'll start off by saying I'm a mom with 3 girls, so when I came across a random review of this book posted on Facebook, about how said person doesn't understand how this book gets so much hate when it's got a positive message for young girls, thrown off by the title, I had to see what it was about and see if it was something I could get my teen girls to read.
I was bored and ready to throw in the towel on this one by Chapter 5. But I kept going because I wanted to see what value, if any, this book had.
I fully expected it to be a confidence booster for young girls, before puberty makes their hormones run rampant for attraction to others, help love themselves and feel confident in who they already are. But I found parts of it to be really condescending.
For example, in chapter five, there is a small quiz and the question asks what you would do if your dad came home excited about having purchased tickets for a play for the entire family, but your boyfriend had already made plans for the two of you for the same night, BUT, you also had a test to study for. The last option was "Stay home and study". This book seems to have missed that some girls take priority in their studies. That their studies and education are a part of who they are and that they like that about themselves, because, if you chose this option, and I quote, "You might be a little self-centered, to the neglect of your family and God, both of whom could make you feel better about yourself if you paid them more time and attention."
WHAT?
And then there's Meredith, in chapter 11 or 12, whom the author asks her if she's easy and wants to be easy.
What kind of adult asks that of a teenager? That, as a mom, kinda creeped me out a bit.
Clearly the author values only his religion as being strong and relevant when it comes to growing up and how to value yourself. It's extremely exclusive of other faiths and religions that young girls may value and follow for themselves, and honestly this book came across more as a How-To guide for children dating than a message about positivity and valuing and loving yourself. The message was there, hidden subtly between the heavy religious undertones. This book would have been much better and the message more clear without the religion thrown into it. This is one I won't be recommending to my girls. I'll find something more appropriate to boost their self-worth and confidence.
I was bored and ready to throw in the towel on this one by Chapter 5. But I kept going because I wanted to see what value, if any, this book had.
I fully expected it to be a confidence booster for young girls, before puberty makes their hormones run rampant for attraction to others, help love themselves and feel confident in who they already are. But I found parts of it to be really condescending.
For example, in chapter five, there is a small quiz and the question asks what you would do if your dad came home excited about having purchased tickets for a play for the entire family, but your boyfriend had already made plans for the two of you for the same night, BUT, you also had a test to study for. The last option was "Stay home and study". This book seems to have missed that some girls take priority in their studies. That their studies and education are a part of who they are and that they like that about themselves, because, if you chose this option, and I quote, "You might be a little self-centered, to the neglect of your family and God, both of whom could make you feel better about yourself if you paid them more time and attention."
WHAT?
And then there's Meredith, in chapter 11 or 12, whom the author asks her if she's easy and wants to be easy.
What kind of adult asks that of a teenager? That, as a mom, kinda creeped me out a bit.
Clearly the author values only his religion as being strong and relevant when it comes to growing up and how to value yourself. It's extremely exclusive of other faiths and religions that young girls may value and follow for themselves, and honestly this book came across more as a How-To guide for children dating than a message about positivity and valuing and loving yourself. The message was there, hidden subtly between the heavy religious undertones. This book would have been much better and the message more clear without the religion thrown into it. This is one I won't be recommending to my girls. I'll find something more appropriate to boost their self-worth and confidence.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2018
This book helped realize there was nothing wrong with me when as a teenage girls was longing to be looked at by boys. I understood that not being in a romantic relationship when all your high school friends are now married, it was just simply God's way to prepare my way. Today, I am married with kids. I am so grateful God let me to this book when I needed it the most.
April 25, 2019
Perfect for teenage girls!
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January 14, 2019If you are a Christian girl with some questions about guys and how they function, as well as looking for a readable, humorous book by a quirky, relatable author (yes, I am keeping track of my adjective usage; I know that was a superfluous description of my reading experience), look no further. I assure you: this is most likely the book you're looking for.
This was a wonderfully insightful book, and I don't really feel I could describe it adequately enough without turning you off to the idea of even reading it. So, instead, I will leave you with a quote from page 209:
This is one of the many quotes that either made megiggle-snort laugh out loud, smile, or really stop to ponder about the way we're all made and think.
It's fascinating, really.
This was a wonderfully insightful book, and I don't really feel I could describe it adequately enough without turning you off to the idea of even reading it. So, instead, I will leave you with a quote from page 209:
"You are someone's future. You are already of more value to someone than you could understand."
This is one of the many quotes that either made me
It's fascinating, really.
November 12, 2014
I just remembered this book. I read it when I was 16, and it helped my self-esteem so much.
Don't get a wrong impression by the cover/title. It's meant to attract young girls with crappy self-esteem, who want approval from guys because they can't find it anywhere else. (AKA 16-year-old me.)
But the book's primary message is this: guys like girls who love themselves. There are so many wonderful things about you, and there's nothing wrong with knowing that and having good confidence. The love you give yourself is more important than the love a guy gives you.
This book is really great and could really help a lot of teenage girls. I give it my full recommendation.
Don't get a wrong impression by the cover/title. It's meant to attract young girls with crappy self-esteem, who want approval from guys because they can't find it anywhere else. (AKA 16-year-old me.)
But the book's primary message is this: guys like girls who love themselves. There are so many wonderful things about you, and there's nothing wrong with knowing that and having good confidence. The love you give yourself is more important than the love a guy gives you.
This book is really great and could really help a lot of teenage girls. I give it my full recommendation.
November 4, 2015
This book really opens the eyes of girls looking for what they should look for in a guy, and how they should approach dating. It's a wonderful book, full of humorous, and insightful things about guys, girls, and dating. Most of all, this book shows girls what they should be to attract a guy - not sexy, or simply a pretty girl, but an honest Woman of God who can say, "No." A great, clean read for any girl, that really boosts confidence and self-esteem!
August 23, 2012
I loved this book! It was an honest perspective of a good, normal, Christian guy. It gave a lot of truthful insight, and helps you feel better about who you are. Chad was hilarious, but knew when to be serious about certain things. I sat down and read it in about 2 and a half hours, yet found this one of the most enjoyable books ever! Five stars for sure.
January 26, 2009
It's really hilarious. He definitely helps you get into the mind of guys and it shows you how to find yourself.
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September 20, 2009I learned a lot from this book. He understands girls and guys so much it is a little creepy.... lol. Loved it.
August 2, 2010
Great book. Chad's writing is so enjoyable I actually found myself laughing out loud. Nice, light and easy read.
March 7, 2011
This was hilarious!!!!
August 11, 2011
obtained much better information regarding my knowledge about boy out there..he3^^
December 14, 2020
Great book! It gave me some great insight :)
January 27, 2014
WOW I learned so much. totally love this book.
February 19, 2015
Amazing! I love this book
March 30, 2014
This is a great book for young teenage girls. I rated it as I did because a vast majority of the book's content was either a repeat from Eastham's precious book, or it was already common knowledge.
October 9, 2014
One of my all time favorite books! It taught me so much about who I am and really launched me on a journey to find me identity! I read it four years ago and I feel like it still impacts me today!
October 18, 2009
Pretty funny, especially the chapter titles.
September 12, 2016
I recommend this book to every girl out there.
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