Caution, parents! This dark book is full of graphic violence and sex scenes (including homosexual). While one or two of the stories are uplifting, most are not.
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Girl Power: Young Women Speak Out
(1995, Non-Fiction - Emotions, Written by Hillary Carlip)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Portrays teen girls in all their complexity.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Girl Power: Young Women Speak Out
Parents need to know that this book contains the unedited writings of teens and includes numerous spelling and grammatical errors, as well as references to questionable behavior, though its emphasis on the power of writing is commendable. Often inspiring and sometimes quite painful, the writings of these young women will absorb mature readers. Their actions and opinions will spark interesting discussions.
Read our full review by Jennifer Docherty
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about each girl's story and how she expresses her thoughts and feelings about her situation. Can you relate to any of them? How so?
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I found this book highly offensive and not age appropriate for any teen.
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