“We wrote this book, without holding anything back, to empower young women. I always encourage girls to talk to their mothers. But if that’s not possible, I prefer them to find another adult woman to confide in. Now, when girls have questions, they can turn to TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH for honest and factual answers. –Dr. Linda

Young sister, during adolescence—the years before adulthood—your body changes in exciting ways. And at this time in your life, you’re taking on more responsibilities than ever and people expect you to act older than before. All these changes might seem a little scary to anyone going through them, but as a sister growing up in today’s world, you face unique challenges.

We, the authors of TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH--A BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT WELLNESS GUIDE FOR GIRLS OF COLOR, are daughters, sisters, wives, mothers, and aunts. We created this guide because we believed young women we knew—young women who might be a lot like you—could benefit from a book like this.

In a fun style with straight talk, realistic drama, and wake-up-call facts, TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH explores the many changes that began when you entered puberty and continue as you grow. We provide you with accurate information about sex, nutrition, physical fitness, relationships, and other subjects. And we suggest doable strategies that you can use to protect and strengthen your physical, mental, and spiritual health throughout your life.

In this book’s “Waiting Room” stories, girls share their ideas, struggles, and victories in a way that will make you feel as if you’re sitting right with them, talking heart-to-heart on a comfy waiting room couch. After each girl “speaks,” you’ll have a friendly “visit” with Dr. Linda and get expert health tips with a personal touch.

So turn to TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH when you’re looking for information on one of its many topics or sit back and enjoy its pages from cover to cover. Take notes from this book, underline parts in it that mean a lot to you, and read it with a friend. However you use TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH, know that we wrote it for you—to help you embrace the wonderful girl you are and the phenomenal woman you’re becoming.

Linda Bradley, M.D.
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“We wrote this book, without holding anything back, to empower young women. I always encourage girls to talk to their mothers. But if that’s not possible, I prefer them to find another adult woman to confide in. Now, when girls have questions, they can turn to TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH for honest and factual answers. –Dr. Linda

Young sister, during adolescence—the years before adulthood—your body changes in exciting ways. And at this time in your life, you’re taking on more responsibi... (read more)