The Girls' Book of Love: Cool Quotes, Super Stories, Awesome Advice, and More

by Catherine Dee, Ali Douglass (Illustrator)

Overview

The Girls' Book of Friendship and The Girls' Book of Wisdom This lively collection includes cool quotes, true stories, love poems, fascinating facts, and more from over 175 dynamic girls and women. Discover what they have to say about finding true love and making it last. Included in this book are quotes from fabulous females such as: Sheryl Crow Sarah Jessica Parker Oprah Winfrey Amy Tan Harriet Beecher Stowe Ani DiFranco Maya Angelou Gloria Steinem Madonna Kate Hudson Also included are quotes from magnificent men such as: Brad Pitt George Bush Justin Timberlake Martin Luther King, Jr. Freddie Prinze, Jr. Bill Clinton John Lennon Thomas Jefferson.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316084642
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	09/26/2009
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	638 KB
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Catherine Dee is an award-winning author of inspirational nonfiction for girls.

Read an Excerpt

Chapter 1

Crazy Little Thing

The word "love"-as in the romantic kind-brings to mind crazy crushes and sweet kisses, mushy valentines and cozy snuggling, happily growing old together. But what exactly is love?

Some people think it's the experience of being instantly smitten with someone. Others believe it's a state of caring that develops between people over the years . Some see it as a deeper shade of friendship,unconditional regard for another, or the willingness to protect the person from harm at all costs.

As you can see, trying to fit love into one handy definition is a challenge. That's OK, because in order to really understand it, you've got to experience it.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	iii
	Introduction	vi
1	Crazy Little Thing	1
2	All You Need Is Love	7
3	The Crush Rush	11
4	Just One Look	17
5	Love Signs	23
6	Falling for You	31
7	First Love	37
8	In Your Dreams	43
9	Making Your Move	49
10	True Romance	55
11	Friends Forever?	65
12	Signed, Sealed, Delivered	73
13	The Right Knight	81
14	Tough Love	91
15	Bye, Bye Love	97
16	Party of One	105
17	A Little Respect	111
18	It Takes Two	119
19	Friendly Advice	125
20	Mate for Each Other	131
21	Ever After	137
22	Tying the Knot	143
23	Keeping It Together	151
24	Crazy for You	157
25	The Last Word on Love	163
	Other Books about Love	167
	Resources: Troubled Relationships	168
	Copyright Acknowledgments	169
	Index	173

Editorial Reviews

Full of self-esteem-building ideas on being single, having confidence and thinking for yourself. An ideal primer for girls about dating.
— Arizona Republic

Finnerty

The plot: Whether you're madly in love or still looking, you'll dig this collection of stories and quotes (celebs weigh in, too!) Why you'll love it: You'll get info on everything from first love to why singlehood rocks.

Twist Magazine

Gr 6 Up-This companion to The Girls' Book of Friendship (2001) and The Girls' Book of Wisdom (1999, both Little, Brown) deals with finding true love and keeping it strong. The quotes come from both male and female celebrities and dignitaries, while the stories are by unknown writers. Good, interesting "Fascinating Facts" end each chapter. Readers will enjoy the sage advice and sigh at the bliss recounted as they are guided through all stages of love, from the first stirrings of a crush to a breakup, and they will return to these pages when they are looking for inspiration or comfort. Although nothing new is presented, this well-put-together collection would make a nice pick-me-up.-Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.

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