Totally Me

by Yvonne Collins, Sandy Rideout

Offers support, encourgagement, and advice on managing relationships, including being a good friend, dealing with parents who worry too much, and deciding which boys are worth keeping and which should be thrown back.

230 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

When I'm not writing books with Sandy, I can usually be found on a film set, where life is anything but dull. I've hung off the side of Toronto's CN tower, faced down a Grizzly bear, danced with Gregory Hines, and shared a beer with Ireland's Lord Guinness.

In 2003, Panavision Canada recognized my camera skills with the coveted Woody Award. It's an honor. Really.

And to think I almost became a cop. Fortunately for the citizens of Toronto, I flunked the psychological profile. Then, there was my brief stint as a bank manager, but I don't want to dwell on that.

Better to dwell on the restaurant job where I met the man who became my husband. I was the bartender; he was the busboy. It's still a perfect match: I get to call the "shots" and he cleans up after me. More importantly, he cleans up after our schnauzer, whom we affectionately describe as a four-bagger (Note: Dog-owners, you know what I'm talking about here).

I am a tea granny and a home dècor magazine junkie. I play the piano, although I don't own one. I own two guitars, although I don't play them. I sing to my dog, wear fleece even in summer, and never miss an episode of Coronation Street.

I could go on, but my tea is cold. And let's face it, you probably stopped reading after I mentioned the Woody Award.

Reviews

[Mariam]

My dad brought this book home. At first, I was reluctant to open it since I already had a book I was reading in hand. Anyways, I read the first five pages, and I fell in love. I could totally relate to almost every sentence I read. I got really good advice from reading this book. I hope that they update this book soon. I really enjoyed reading it. I would read it again if I have time to do so.

[Wanda Siesicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent advice

This book contains excellent advice for teen girls 15 and older. Although there is some advice for 11-14 year old girls, most of the book is for the older teens. This book would be excellent for a Mother and Daughter to read together and discuss their thoughts after.

I volunteered an honest review in exchange for an ARC copy of this book.

[Mina Van der Woodsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally for teenagers and i love it i mean, it has everything i need,how to solve problems with your parents,friends,guys....totally love it! it helped me when i was younger.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant ❣️

Wish I could have read this in the '60s😏

Thank you ❣️