If you are a parent of a teenager, I think you will find it worth your while to get up right now and get yourself a copy of this book for your child. If you know a teenager, buy him/her this book because honestly? This manual rocks. Like seriously rocks.You’ve been a teenager (assuming you are no longer one) and you know that there are many times you have questions, awkward, embarrassing questions about your body, about your health, about stuff that you’d much rather suffer a painful death than ask. Even if you really need to know. This book answers all those questions and so many more that you haven’t even thought to ask. They approach problems in such a personable manner that makes it easy for a child to relate and read. The writing is friendly and there is not a single moment in the book where the adults seem condescending, patronizing and all those unfriendly terms that drive a person away.Also, and perhaps most importantly, the book contains information worth its weight in gold. It answers concerns and queries in a kind manner that gives importance to the question being asked without being dramatic about it. There are cartoons to add humour and diagrams that make understanding easy. There’s also a section in the back (my favourite) full of recipes to try out. Recipes for healthy snacks that will get your teenager interested in cooking. Or at least puttering around in the kitchen.But honestly, this is a great book. I wish I had had it when I was facing teenagedom. If you do know a teenager or are one yourself, you should definitely get this book or gift it. The kids you know may not say it out loud or even whisper it but they will love you for it.
