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TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH IS...
7 Books, 47 chapters, and 8 chapter-length introductory parts (out of 10 parts total) on: body awareness • personal hygiene • reproductive health • dating • sexuality • obesity and related diseases prevention • nutrition • fitness • violence prevention and general safety • mental and emotional health • substance abuse • relationships • education • spirituality

Accessible—Each chapter starts with an outline of its contents, making it easy for teens to locate topics that interest them.  

Defined—Includes a dictionary with almost 300 reader-friendly definitions of pertinent words and synonyms from or related to the information in TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH with pronunciation guides for potentially difficult words

Resourced—The “Goody Bag” located at the end of each TEEN SISTERS' HEALTH book provides a comprehensive list of the websites, organizations, hotlines, books, and magazine articles that appear throughout the book.In total, the TEEN SISTERS’ HEALTH series lists over 300 resources.

Knowledgeable--Co-author Linda Bradley, MD of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation has over 26 years of experience as an internationally respected expert in the field of women's health (gynecology and obstetrics). In each chapter’s “Doctor’s Visit”, Dr. Linda shares her personal reflections from years of working with teen patients and/or offers young women solid advice they can use to stay healthy and safe everyday.

Unique—TEEN SISTER’S HEALTH is the first and only book of its comprehensive scope and depth written to specifically address the needs and concerns of teens of color.

Essential—In this age of HIV--the leading cause of death for African-American young women as reported by the CDC for 2004--teens are in critical need of the factual, straight-forward health information in TEEN SISTER’S HEALTH.

Action-Oriented—Presents practical, tested, and proven strategies to effectively prevent and respond to unplanned pregnancy and parenthood, sexually transmitted infection, obesity and related illnesses, accidents, sexual assault, and other types of victimization.  

Research-based and Annotated—Over 1,900 citations referencing scientific studies such as those sponsored by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov), the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, the Guttmacher Institute, and the Harvard School of Public Health among several others

Conversational--Co-author, writer M. LaVora Perry, crafted the book to engage teen readers by presenting information in a laid back, question-and-answer format.

Compelling: In “Waiting Room” stories, teen girls honestly talk about their struggles and victories. The authors obtained a significant number of these stories through personal interviews.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAGES OF TEENS SISTERS' HEALTH

“Loving Your Heritage, Body, Skin, & Hair” (Book 1, Part 1)

“You & Food—Sidestep the Eating Disorder Trap.” (Book 1, Part 1)  

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Menstruation—& Then Some” (Book 1, Chapter 5)  

“The Quiz: ‘Are You in a Healthy Relationship?’” (Book 2, Part 3)  

“Abstinence—The Only Goof-Proof Protection Against Pregnancy & Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Say ‘Yes’ to Your Dreams” (Book 2, Chapter 10)  

“What to Say When He’s Nudging, Begging, Pushing, & Tugging for Sex” (Book 2, Chapter 11)  

“Sex & Birth Control—Preventing Baby Mama Drama” (Book 2, Part 4)  

“‘Ooops!’”—Emergency Contraception (Birth Control)…” (Book 3, Chapter 16)  

“Overeating + Under-Exercising = 5 of the Top 10 Killers of African Americans” (Book 5, Chapter 29) 

“Tips for Turning Down Offers to Smoke, Drink, or Get High.” (Book 7, Chapter 41)

“When Someone Has a Gun in School” (Book 5, Chapter 33)  

“The Way My Brother’s Best Friend Looks at Me Makes Me Feel Nasty. Should I Just Ignore it?” (Book 2, Chapter 12)  

“My Parents are Getting a Divorce—This Stinks” (Book 7, Chapter 43)  

“My Friend Stabbed Me in the Back.” (Book 7, Chapter 43)  

“Sometimes I Feel So Jealous of Other People.” (Book 7, Chapter 43)  

“...I’m Left Out of the Popular Crowd at School.” (Book 7, Chapter 43)

“Adventures in Learning—Supplies for the School of Life ” (Book 7, Chapter 44)  

“Death & Spirituality—Living Well Right Here, Right Now” (Book 7, Chapter 47)

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