[.ca] The Real Rules for Girls (ISBN 0743457250)

From Amazon.com:
"Your first boyfriend should be like the first pancake. Just a tester to see if the griddle is hot enough." If this sounds like good advice, throw out that book of horoscopes and get some real advice from Girl Press. This publisher has already put out some pretty swell titles, from Cool Women: The Thinking Girl's Guide to the Hippest Women in History to Zine Scene, a book about how to produce your own zine, coauthored by that very cool woman, Francesca Lia Block. Now those Girls are at it again, with their own irreverent advice for young women on work, life, love, and impossible parents. It's a tough world out there, and this book's short, sassy chapters are the cheat sheets. With lessons such as "The football captains of today are the burger jockeys of tomorrow," "Everyone's family is as freaky as yours," and "You be the judge, Judy," readers will be prepared for any test life--or that obnoxious little brother--throws at them. This is a fun, inspiring read for high-school-age girls, complete with lots of quotes from famous women, and retro photos from the 1950s and '60s. --Maria Dolan

Funny And True:
This book has two things that make it a great advice book. The first one is that the commentary that describes a "rule" is always funny and includes a quote, and maybe a few tips. The second reason is how beside every rule there is a picture. Yeah well big deal. Actually the pictures are very important in the book because they are all in black and white and most of the pictures show classic moms/woman and kids from the 1950's. With "rules" in the categories of: Romance, Work, Social Life, Family, Money, and Life Tips, there's advice for everyone. =)

Fosters self-esteem and confidence:
From Blue Jean Online (www....com) By Melisa Gao, Teen Editor Filled with wacky but insightful advice to girls of all ages, The Real Rules for Girls is a book that every woman will wish she had been given earlier in life. Mindy Morgenstern's musings can be hilarious and zany, but always lead to a genuine message that fosters self-esteem and confidence. The book is divided into sections for romance, work, social life, family, money, and life tips. Each contains offbeat words of wisdom accompanied by comical pictures and quotations from Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, and others. "The football captains of today are the burger jockeys of tomorrow," Morgenstern proclaims, describing a scene in which you, a Nobel laureate and nominee for president, run into that heartthrob from sophomore year who is now an Assistant Manager at McDonalds. "If there isn't a door, kick in a wall," she advises. "Jobs will ... along the way," reads another caption. It is this kind of frankness that will have older generations nodding their heads in agreement and younger girls eager to read more. The message Morgenstern delivers is to live life to its fullest, pursuing dreams and taking advantage of every opportunity. It is effectively conveyed by creative layouts and entertaining personal stories, making the book a quick and fun read. The Real Rules for Girls makes a great gift and will be enjoyed time and again by young women of all ages. Copyright 2002 Blue Jean Online

Every girl should have a copy!:
The Real Rules for Girls is the ultimate book for any teenage girl who needs a little advice on life. Mindy Morgenstern covers all the important topics: Guys, Work, Family, Social Life. It has it all! This book is filled with fun humour and lets you know that you're not alone living this hectic-filled teenage life.

Awesome advice for teen girls!:
What a great book for teen girls to read and reread as they struggle with peer pressure and their own insecurities. Buy this for your young teen daughter even though it is a bit irreverant and has a couple of minor what I consider "rude" words. It is a "cool" book and hopefully will be heeded, as it is a very positive, empowering book. Where was it when we moms needed it!

All your friends need this book.:
I spotted this book in a store, and immediately bought a copy for anyone and everyone I might ever buy something for. It's funny, inspirational and most importantly true. Every girl and woman in the world needs a copy of this book -- it's the perfect manual on how to get the most out of yourself and your life. You'll laugh till you cry.