You Are Among Friends: Advice for the Little Sisters I Never Had
- ISBN-10
- 0557218179
- ISBN-13
- 9780557218172
- Category
- Body image in adolescence
- Pages
- 35
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-01-27
- Publisher
- Lindsey Markel
- Author
- Lindsey Markel
Description
A fresh and reassuring take on adolescence, You Are Among Friends is an empowering collection of advice, encouraging young girls to remain confident and loyal to themselves as they grow up in a society that pushes insecurity and self-doubt. Blending sisterhood and positivity with fresh writing and sharp humor, You Are Among Friends is a loving and fierce manifesto with shades of meaning for all ages. 'Markel completely embodies the cool older sister, with admirable charm, hilarious timing, and inspiring confidence.' 'Annalee Schafranek, Bitch magazine
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