The Greatness of Girls: Famous Women Talk about Growing Up

For anyone who wants to encourage girls to reach for the stars, this book highlights the biographies of certain women leaders we have come to notice and admire. These famous women did not start out as particularly extraordinary, but found their way to greatness along the way. Inspiring like Gutsy Girl and Women Who Rocked the World.

Susan Strong did a wonderful job with this book. She took the stories of famous women and helped us get to know them on a more personal levelThe introductions to each chapter are beautifully written. My favorite is the intro to Real Realtionships. Strong writes, 'Time spent with a good friend is like sinking into a soft, comfy couch that cushions you in love and support. Your better parts come forward- the "true you" emerges.'While the books target audience is girls aged 13-15, I believe EVERY woman can be inspired by it.

In a word, inspiring. And one musn't only be a young adult to truly enjoy this wonderfully uplifting piece. As a mother of two young girls, I find Susan Strong's compilation of thoughts from celebrity women as well as her own pertinent contributions to add up to one terrific resource for all of us who may need, now and again, a little inspiration/motivation/reassurance while navigating through life. This is one book that will soon be on my daughters' "must read" list.