BOOK BY: Robin Jones Gunn
This is a practical resource for parents or guardians of tween girls.
Robin’s narrative is that of one sitting down with another parent for a chat. She provides ample stories, letters, and testimonies from others throughout the years who have listened to her speak at conferences, or have written to her about Robin’s other books.
What I like about Before Your Tween Daughter Becomes a Woman is that it’s a guide, not a ‘how to’ book. It’s not a guarantee that if you follow every detail or every chapter that your daughter is going to (fill in the blank)… There are some great suggestions that I will likely apply with my tween girls at the appropriate time. And I also like that it’s not from a psychologist or therapist. It’s a book from a mom to other parents from a Christian worldview.
There are scriptures to back up some points, and there are lovely stories of how other cultures celebrate the transition from childhood to womanhood. This was informative and quite surprising.
So if you have a tween girl, or know someone who has one, and you’re struggling with how to talk to your girl about puberty or what it means to be a woman (the one God created her to be), then this book would be helpful to start you on your journey.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.