The Curse Of The Good Girl

Author : Rachel Simmons
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101133538
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Curse of the Good Girl written by Rachel Simmons and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author of Odd Girl Out, Rachel Simmons exposes the myth of the Good Girl, freeing girls from its impossible standards and encouraging them to embrace their real selves In The Curse of the Good Girl, bestselling author Rachel Simmons argues that in lionizing the Good Girl we are teaching girls to embrace a version of selfhood that sharply curtails their power and potential. Unerringly nice, polite, modest, and selfless, the Good Girl is a paradigm so narrowly defined that it's unachievable. When girls inevitably fail to live up-experiencing conflicts with peers, making mistakes in the classroom or on the playing field-they are paralyzed by self-criticism, stunting the growth of vital skills and habits. Simmons traces the poisonous impact of Good Girl pressure on development and provides a strategy to reverse the tide. At once expository and prescriptive, The Curse of the Good Girl is a call to arms from a new front in female empowerment. Looking to the stories shared by the women and girls who attend her workshops, Simmons shows that Good Girl pressure from parents, teachers, coaches, media, and peers erects a psychological glass ceiling that begins to enforce its confines in girlhood and extends across the female lifespan. The curse of the Good Girl erodes girls' ability to know, express, and manage a complete range of feelings. It expects girls to be selfless, limiting the expression of their needs. It requires modesty, depriving the permission to articulate their strengths and goals. It diminishes assertive body language, quieting voices and weakening handshakes. It touches all areas of girls' lives and follows many into adulthood, limiting their personal and professional potential. Since the popularization of the Ophelia phenomenon, we have lamented the loss of self-esteem in adolescent girls, recognizing that while the doors of opportunity are open to twenty-first-century American girls, many lack the confidence to walk through them. In The Curse of the Good Girl, Simmons provides a catalog of tangible lessons in bolstering the self and silencing the curse of the Good Girl. At the core of Simmons's radical argument is her belief that the most critical freedom we can win for our daughters is the liberty not only to listen to their inner voice but also to act on it.

Author : Rachel Simmons
Publisher : Penguin Books
ISBN 13 : 9780143117988
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Curse of the Good Girl written by Rachel Simmons and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling author of Odd Girl Out challenges popular misconceptions about "good behavior" in girls while arguing that young women who embrace such unrealistic standards are forced to curtail their potential and counseling on how to reverse inappropriate pressure. Reprint.

Author : Michael Robotham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982103620
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Girl, Bad Girl written by Michael Robotham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the internationally bestselling author who Stephen King calls “an absolute master,” a “gripping and eerie” (Karin Slaughter) thriller about a dangerous young woman with the ability to know when someone is lying—and the criminal psychologist who must outwit her to survive. A girl is discovered hiding in a secret room in the aftermath of a terrible crime. Half-starved and filthy, she won’t tell anyone her name, or her age, or where she came from. Maybe she is twelve, maybe fifteen. She doesn’t appear in any missing persons file, and her DNA can’t be matched to an identity. Six years later, still unidentified, she is living in a secure children’s home with a new name, Evie Cormac. When she initiates a court case demanding the right to be released as an adult, forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven must determine if Evie is ready to go free. But she is unlike anyone he’s ever met—fascinating and dangerous in equal measure. Meanwhile, Cyrus is called in to investigate the shocking murder of a high school figure-skating champion, Jodie Sheehan, who died on a lonely footpath close to her home. Pretty and popular, Jodie is portrayed by everyone as the ultimate girl-next-door, but as Cyrus peels back the layers, a secret life emerges—one that Evie Cormac, the girl with no past, knows something about. A man haunted by his own tragic history, Cyrus is caught between the two cases—one girl who needs saving and another who needs justice. What price will he pay for the truth? Emotionally explosive and swiftly paced, this is an “impeccable thriller with a plot that encompasses murder, incest, drugs, abuse, torture, sex—you name it, this book has it” (New York Journal of Books).

Author : Holly Jackson
Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 1984896385
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Good Girl's Guide to Murder written by Holly Jackson and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES • Everyone is talking about A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! With shades of Serial and Making a Murderer this is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. Everyone in Fairview knows the story. Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer? Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger. And don't miss the sequel, Good Girl, Bad Blood! "The perfect nail-biting mystery." —Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Author : Robyn Silverman
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1426869010
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Girls Don't Get Fat written by Robyn Silverman and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Dr. Robyn Silverman's groundbreaking research at Tufts University, and filled with searingly honest young voices, Good Girls Don't Get Fat: – Decodes the ripple effects of actions that damage our girls—and provides tools to help stop them. – Shines light on the positive influence of women who embrace body types of any size—and explains how to model the right behavior. – Shows how girls, whatever their size, can own their strengths, trust their power and accomplish amazing things.

Author : Uae Huxley
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9354901492
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Girl in Action written by Uae Huxley and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vad Wagner is the best IIF agent there is for over a decade. However, his work turned him into a prideful man and his heart into stone. He spent half of his life living with criminals and he developed some psychopathic tendencies. His life turned to turmoil when his body swapped with a teenage girl; Kylo, a withdrawn, bullied teen. She explored a ritual that opened a door to the mythical world. Now, Vad has to deal with supernaturals in the body of the weak teen girl. How will he be able to handle it? Will the reserved Kylo be able to handle the life and body of Vad? Will Vad’s reputation help her overcome her fears and trauma along the way? How will they come back to their original bodies? How will they take control of a life so different from their own? Join Vad and Kylo, clash it out against the supernatural and their inner battle against themselves.

Author : Joan Kuhl
Publisher : Gatekeeper Press
ISBN 13 : 1662951264
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Girls & written by Joan Kuhl and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2024-05-13 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCING GIRLS &, A COLLABORATIVE GUIDE TO RAISING CONFIDENT, AMBITIOUS & COMPASSIONATE GIRLS. THIS UNIQUE WORKBOOK – CREATED FOR YOU AND YOUR GIRL – IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN HER SELF-WORTH AND CORE SKILLS, WHILE DEEPENING THE BOND BETWEEN YOU. Did you know that between the ages of 8-12 a girl’s confidence plummets? Research shows that outside influences – like cultural inequality, social media, and advertising – conspire to shrink a girl’s self-worth, and instill limiting beliefs that prevent her from reaching her potential. It’s time to rewrite the script. In this inspiring, guided journey girls and women’s leadership advocate and bestselling author Joan Kuhl, addresses the three most important building blocks for this age group: confidence, ambition, and compassion. By redefining these skills for the current age, Kuhl offers up a radical, new approach that teaches your girl how to strengthen her self-worth, without sacrificing herself in the process. For the grown-up who wants more for the girl in their life, Girls & is the mentoring manual you’ve been waiting for. Hand in hand, you will illuminate what’s possible, and navigate the steps toward a bold, bright future. Most important of all, taking the time to meet your girl where she is, and explore ways to harness her power together, you are sending a potent message: your girl can count on you. Book Review 1: “Joan Kuhl is the ultimate champion for girls (and the grown-ups who want to empower them). This vital book delivers effective strategies with a side of warmth and compassion. It’s essential reading for anyone with a special girl in their life!” --Dr. Aliza Pressman, Developmental Psychologist, NY Times bestselling author of The Five Principles of Parenting and Host of Raising Good Humans Podcast Book Review 2: "As a parent, educator, and advocate for empowering young minds, I am thrilled to wholeheartedly endorse the Girls & workbook. In a world where confidence is key to success, this workbook serves as a beacon of support for young girls navigating their journey towards self-assurance and resilience." --Vanessa Kroll Bennett, Author, This Is So Awkward and Co-Host of The Puberty Podcast

Author : Laurie Wolk
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1683502973
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Girls Just Want to Have Likes written by Laurie Wolk and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An educator and leadership coach teaches parents how to cut through daughters’ addiction to social media and reclaim family connection. In today’s age of social media, young girls are learning crucial life lessons from dubious mentors like the Kardashians and other Instagram “celebrities.” Many are so thoroughly addicted to social media they are uncomfortable communicating face to face. It’s no wonder parents across the country are afraid for their daughters’ self-esteem and ability to thrive in the real world. In Girls Just Want to Have Likes, educator and leadership coach Laurie Wolk offers smart advice on how parents can take control, communicate meaningfully with their children, and get back to raising confident capable young women. Laurie shows parents how to reclaim their roles as mentor and guide, helping their daughters unwind and decode the toxic messages social media broadcasts. By applying Laurie’s methods, social media will start to fade into the background of your household, allowing family connection to take center stage—and letting your daughter shine.

Author : Nancy Evans
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440856699
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultivating Strong Girls written by Nancy Evans and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential "how-to" book for youth services librarians who are interested in effecting social change and offering a dynamic, relevant program for girls. Cultivating Strong Girls: Library Programming That Builds Self-Esteem and Challenges Inequality gives youth services librarians practical guidance on how to offer programming that will support the engagement, growth, and achievement of girls. The program plans are simple enough to be applied by everyone who works with girls. Presenting this type of programming allows librarians to build meaningful relationships, have a positive impact on patrons and in the community, and follow programming guidelines outlined in the Young Adult Library Services Association's report, "The Future of Library Services for and with Teens: A Call to Action." With gender bias, inequality, and low self-esteem issues still at the forefront for women and girls, public library programming that addresses these topics fills a genuine need. This step-by-step guide to running a "Strong Girls School" program supplies material broken down into six sessions. Detailed yet easy-to-follow instructions and tips ensure that the program can be implemented in libraries or classrooms. Written by an experienced young adult librarian who has tested and refined these strategies in the real world, the book offers direction for related crafts, recommended resources, and extension activities, including peer mentoring or community service opportunities.

Author : Tracey Spicer
Publisher : HarperCollins Australia
ISBN 13 : 1460707265
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good Girl Stripped Bare written by Tracey Spicer and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bogan to boned and beyond -- a full-frontal 'femoir' by one of Australia's best-loved journalists From bogan to boned and beyond – a full-frontal femoir Tracey Spicer was always the good girl. Inspired by Jana Wendt, this bogan from the Brisbane backwaters waded through the 'cruel and shallow money trench' of television to land a dream role: national news anchor for a commercial network. But the journalist found that, for women, TV was less about news and more about helmet hair, masses of makeup and fatuous fashion, in an era when bosses told you to 'stick your tits out', 'lose two inches off your arse', and 'quit before you're too long in the tooth'. Still, Tracey plastered on a smile and did what she was told. But when she was sacked by email after having a baby, this good girl turned 'bad', taking legal action against the network for pregnancy discrimination. In this frank and funny 'femoir' - part memoir, part manifesto - Tracey 'sheconstructs' the structural barriers facing women in the workplace and encourages us all to shake off the shackles of the good girl. "Glows with the wisdom of a woman who has learned essential truths about love, life and happiness" - Caroline Overington "Wickedly witty and wonderfully wise" - Wendy Harmer "Fiercely smart and ferociously funny" - Benjamin Law