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The Bottom Line

Carrie Silver-Stock has done a bang-up job with her Powder Box Secrets book. The seven secrets are astute and doable for teen girls. The book makes success feel achievable, then it will guide your teen daughter to achieving it. While not every angle of every subject is covered, many things are shared that you can talk to your teen about using her specifics.

Pros

• Author uses a friendly tone, easy to read.

• Lists resources in each chapter or section.
• Interactive quizzes, pulls teens in and helps them think.

Cons

• Some subjects seem rushed through, more coverage could be given.

Description

• Applies the seven secrets to different areas of your teen’s life.
• Stories from real teens are interesting, on-point and not whiny.
• Practical advice is given about making hard choices and dealing wih difficult topics.
• Received the Benjamin Franklin Award from the Independent Book Publishers Association.
• Written in a short section style that will help reluctant teen readers get through the book.
• Denise’s favorite part: The reality of the Boys, Boys, Boys chapter.

Guide Review - The Powder Box Secrets

Book Description: Winner of the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award given by PMA, and the winner of the Independent Publisher Award, The Powder Box Secrets is a must read book for every teen girl. Author Carrie Silver-Stock, MSW, LCSW has asked hundreds of teen girls to share real stories and suggestions. This book is chock full of great advice on everything from beauty, boys, family, friends, tough stuff, school, and so much more.

Teens will be inspired by practical tips and the seven secrets every girls wants to know to be more savvy and successful.

Denise’s thoughts: Every girl age 13+ will benefit from reading this book, in more than one way. Every parent who is raising a teen daughter will get some of the best perspectives of what you teen is feeling and facing when you read this book. It’s a parenting must-have in my opinion.

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