BOOK REVIEW: The Body Scoop for Girls by Jennifer Ashton
As a teen, I never grew up not knowing about my body, or why
zits popped out or why my monthly flow was due at a certain time. My mum was
open on these topics as well as provided me with ample guidebooks on the female
body. For those parents out there or even for those grown women (not only
teens) who want to know more about how the ladies’ body works, this is a
straight-talk guide to a healthy, beautiful you.
As an ob-gyn specializing in adolescent care, Dr. Jennifer
Ashton understands better than anyone that those lonely, zitty and awkward teen
years are hard. And these days, they’re tougher than ever with the pressures
that girls face.
A comprehensive guide from head to toe, this book covers the
basics of a girl’s changing body and beyond, including:
a)
The decision to have sexual relationships and
why.
b)
Weird body changes like BO.
c)
Eating disorders and how to love the body you
have.
d)
How to manage the blues, depression, and hormone
imbalances.
e)
Grooming, from hair removal to hygiene products.
f)
The 411 on body piercings.
With her funny and fresh girl-to-girl voice, the author’s
no-holds-barred guidebook speaks directly to young women everywhere.
Reading this book instantly brought me years back to my highschool
days when I was in an all-girls convent. Growing up meant a lot to us and
guidebooks like this were few and far between in our school library. As I read
this book, I am happy that future generations will have access to wonderfully
comprehensive guides like these.
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