The changes a young girl experiences in her pre-teen to teen years both physical and emotional is a complex; delicate subject; but in the capable hands of Dr. Miriam Grossman; readers will find a straightforward discussion of everything young girls need to know about changes in the way they look; and in the way they feel.In chapters that are easy to understand; along with instructive illustrations; Dr. Grossman addresses the physiology of puberty; what happens in the body; why these changes occur and how to relate to them. More importantly; the author provides a fundamental spiritual perspective with an emphasis on modesty and how these changes prepare a maturing Jewish girl to her higher calling as a responsible adult and Jewish motherhood. When it comes to dealing with the challenges and meaning of a girl s growing up; The Wonder of Becoming You is a clear and reassuring guide that parents; educators; and young readers can turn to with confidence.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Best of breed for a short treatmentBy Privacy HawkI use this in my undergraduate history courses to provide a window into the reason the Constitution was controversial. Wootton offers a solid introduction to the issues and the documents; and has included a terrific set of antifederalist documents that illuminate the mind of those who opposed the Constitution. The Federalist papers are representative of the key arguments. Some would argue that all the Federalist Papers should be provided; but that is not his purpose and for my use this is a more than adequate selection. Instead; Wootton includes additional defenses of the Constitution from Noah Webster and James Wilson. One of my favorite exchanges (though not provided in adjacent readings) is Wilson's defense and the Address of the Minority; both aimed at a Pennsylvania audience and presenting good encapsulations of common viewpoints. As a result; this book contains a broader and more representative set of voices on both sides of the ratification argument than is provided in other brief treatments.The introductory section is substantial and balanced; but the documents are left to stand for themselves without comment or explanation-- which of course they certainly can and do; but for my use a stronger editorial presence would be useful. I find undergraduates can struggle with the rhetorical style of the 18th century. But as a documentary resource this is best of breed in a short; inexpensive collection. Kudos.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. U.S. History from a Redcoat? Gladly!By Darren Pollok I will use this time to apologize for jumping to conclusions. Although I am still a bit upset that not all the Federalist papers are in this book; I must say that Wootton's introduction alone is probably worth the price of the book. He takes you through the history of libertarian thought from when it is first documented on this planet (oddly not too long ago) to the writing of the Constitution itself. He also does a fabulous job of getting into the heads of several of the Founders and shows you their thought process in developing our founding document. I am quite glad that I got this edition now.I bought this book to have all the Federalist Papers in one place. Just a warning; they are not all in this book. The author conspicuously leaves out Federalist #29 and #46. My guess is because a Brit has no use for how the Second Amendment came about. However; since it contains the writings of several anti-Federalists as well; it should serve for some good reading. All told; I believe this book is a great place to start in researching the hows and whys of the Constitution of the United States.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. they saw it coming...By wdhNice set of excerpts from the Federalist Papaers and the Anti-Federalist papers. The more I read; the more I realize how incredibly forsighted George Mason; Thomas Jefferson; Patrick henry; Richard Henry Lee and others were in their recognition that the Constitution; for all its good; would ultimately result in an over powerful and over bearing Federal monster. Today we live their fear; and don't even realize it. Unless you are politically minded and a history buff; you will likely be bored reading these; but they are a very important part of the development of our nation and our laws.
