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Customer Reviews for Tyndale House Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
Tyndale House Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
Now available in paperback! discover Dr. Dobson's biblical guidance on handling today's most pressing issues with young girls : body image, eating disorders, self-esteem, peer pressure, and academic demands. Based on extensive research and radiating his good-humored, down-to-earth style, this wisdom-packed guide will help you equip your daughters to meet our culture's challenges and become healthy, happy, and successful women.
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Customer Reviews for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
Review 1 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Bringing Up Girls
Date:November 19, 2012
James Dobson released Bringing Up Boys in 2001. That year we added a fourth daughter to our family. I remember thinking "What about those of us with girls?" I have enjoyed reading about raising children and parenting since the birth of our first daughter. By the time Bringing Up Girls was released, we were ever deeper in the girl pool, having added another daughter to the mix. When I saw Bringing Up Girls being offered to review from The Tyndale Blog Network I was excited.
After I started reading Bringing Up Girls, my excitement quickly disappeared. It wasn't keeping my interest. I tried several times to finish it but never did. The book is filled with statistics, there were a lot to take in. The fact that girls need their fathers as a positive, Christian role model in their lives is really emphasize, which I agree with one hundred percent.
I can't say exactly why I could not get into this book. One thought is that while I'm not a parenting expert, I am an experienced parent when it comes to raising girls. I think this book would be good for expecting parents or first time parents of girls. James Dobson shows the reader the importance of raising children in a Biblical and Godly manner.
I received a free copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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Review 2 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Full of Resources for Parents Raising Daughters
Date:October 23, 2012
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I have long respected Dr. Dobson for his wisdom and knowledge concerning the well-being of families. I've admired his writings and ministry since before I was ever married or had my own children. He is a resource I always turn to when concerned with any aspect of marriage, parenting or family matters.
Many years ago, I purchased Bringing Up Boys. I had two of my own and one step-son at the time. I now have three of my own, and my step-son is grown and on his own. I loved the book and the insight into the world of boys.
When I was offered the opportunity to review Bringing Up Girls, I couldn't pass it up. Out of the five children I am raising, I've been blessed with one girl. In the sea of testosterone we live in, I wondered if I could successfully bring her up.
In Bringing Up Girls, Dr. Dobson addresses how to raise a lady, how to protect her from the men and the influences of this world, how to teach her to respect herself and what true beauty is. His advice is sound and biblical, and it is something I will apply every day as I teach Hannah how to become a woman of God.
I appreciate that Dr. Dobson includes multiple chapters that discuss the importance of a father in a girl's life. Mothers are important in teaching a girl how to become a woman, but daddies are important in teaching a girl how a man should treat her when she becomes that woman. Fathers don't need to be absent to be "absent." Girls are protected when their daddy pays attention and provides the nurture and affection she needs, so I am grateful that this aspect is included in Dr. Dobson's book.
Another aspect I love about Bringing Up Girls is the fact that Dr. Dobson uses interviews and articles and material from other resources. He doesn't just write the book himself; he includes the advice of others to reinforce what he advises. I love it when an author can recommend other resources, knowing that one person doesn't have all the answers. I appreciate this.
I highly recommend Bringing Up Girls for any parent who is leading a daughter into womanhood. It is a book that I will keep on my shelf until the day I can pass it on to one of my children as they raise their own daughters.
Many years ago, I purchased Bringing Up Boys. I had two of my own and one step-son at the time. I now have three of my own, and my step-son is grown and on his own. I loved the book and the insight into the world of boys.
When I was offered the opportunity to review Bringing Up Girls, I couldn't pass it up. Out of the five children I am raising, I've been blessed with one girl. In the sea of testosterone we live in, I wondered if I could successfully bring her up.
In Bringing Up Girls, Dr. Dobson addresses how to raise a lady, how to protect her from the men and the influences of this world, how to teach her to respect herself and what true beauty is. His advice is sound and biblical, and it is something I will apply every day as I teach Hannah how to become a woman of God.
I appreciate that Dr. Dobson includes multiple chapters that discuss the importance of a father in a girl's life. Mothers are important in teaching a girl how to become a woman, but daddies are important in teaching a girl how a man should treat her when she becomes that woman. Fathers don't need to be absent to be "absent." Girls are protected when their daddy pays attention and provides the nurture and affection she needs, so I am grateful that this aspect is included in Dr. Dobson's book.
Another aspect I love about Bringing Up Girls is the fact that Dr. Dobson uses interviews and articles and material from other resources. He doesn't just write the book himself; he includes the advice of others to reinforce what he advises. I love it when an author can recommend other resources, knowing that one person doesn't have all the answers. I appreciate this.
I highly recommend Bringing Up Girls for any parent who is leading a daughter into womanhood. It is a book that I will keep on my shelf until the day I can pass it on to one of my children as they raise their own daughters.
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Review 3 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Great Information
Date:August 31, 2012
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Girls, girls, girls....I have two of them and let me tell you, they are not easy. They cry about anything, everything, and sometimes nothing at all. They are super emotional, unlike myself. What a blessing their daddy is at times like these.
After I had my son, we got the book Bringing Up Boys, and I can't tell you how much help that book was. After my girls I remember asking God in passing why we didn't have one for girls. NOW WE DO!
This book started off with how the media, fashion, and toy industries are ruining the innocence of our daughters at such a young age. Just look at the dolls they have for girls these days. Half clothed Barbies and life size matching ones for our very own girls. Thanks, but I'll pass!
"Girls not only possess a compassionate and gentle spirit, but they can also be catty, rebellious, and downright brutal to their peers." Oh yes, I have experienced this with both of my girls. Not so much with their peers outside of our home, but very much so towards each other. They are 3 and 4 years old so they battle over everything some days. Then we have those days when they are best friends, giving hugs and kisses, and sharing with one another.
This book covers great topics such as girls and their mothers, fathers and daughters, their obsession with beauty, and many more.
After I had my son, we got the book Bringing Up Boys, and I can't tell you how much help that book was. After my girls I remember asking God in passing why we didn't have one for girls. NOW WE DO!
This book started off with how the media, fashion, and toy industries are ruining the innocence of our daughters at such a young age. Just look at the dolls they have for girls these days. Half clothed Barbies and life size matching ones for our very own girls. Thanks, but I'll pass!
"Girls not only possess a compassionate and gentle spirit, but they can also be catty, rebellious, and downright brutal to their peers." Oh yes, I have experienced this with both of my girls. Not so much with their peers outside of our home, but very much so towards each other. They are 3 and 4 years old so they battle over everything some days. Then we have those days when they are best friends, giving hugs and kisses, and sharing with one another.
This book covers great topics such as girls and their mothers, fathers and daughters, their obsession with beauty, and many more.
Dr. James Dobson has done it again!
I received this book from Tyndale for my honest review.
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Review 4 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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I bought this for our son and daughter-in-law.
Date:September 27, 2012
lucan grandma
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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My grand daughters are 11 and 13 and I am trusting that Mom and Dad will benefit from this book. I just skimmed it, but was very impressed with what I have already read. I really enjoyed the interview on the radio that rompted the purchase of this book. Thanks you for all you do to help us raise our children and grandchildren!!!
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Review 5 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Bringing Up Girls by Dr. James C. Dobson
Date:April 27, 2012
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Bringing Up Girls by Dr. James C. Dobson
I wish this book had been written decades ago with my oldest daughter. Since then, I have had four more daughters.
Recently, I have become a single mom, just divorced, and it scares the heck outta me that my girls have lost their father figure. Bringing Up Girls has many chapters about the father and daughter relationship such as discussing the importance of why dads matter in their daughters life. With my recent divorce it has frightened me that my girls no longer have a good male role model. Yes, mom's do matter--and I must admit that I feel the burden of being the best mom in the world because of their father's shortcomings. I challenge you to pick up a copy today. Let this book speak to your heart and be open to the encouragement it has to offer.
Recently, I have become a single mom, just divorced, and it scares the heck outta me that my girls have lost their father figure. Bringing Up Girls has many chapters about the father and daughter relationship such as discussing the importance of why dads matter in their daughters life. With my recent divorce it has frightened me that my girls no longer have a good male role model. Yes, mom's do matter--and I must admit that I feel the burden of being the best mom in the world because of their father's shortcomings. I challenge you to pick up a copy today. Let this book speak to your heart and be open to the encouragement it has to offer.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend Bringing Up Girls by Dr. James C. Dobson for counselors, fathers, mothers and grandparents. If you are going to read one book this year, give a book this year as a gift, or in need an idea for a subject in a class, use this book. It will open your eyes very deeply by sharing how relationships between mother and daughter, father and daughter is vital for your daughters growth into adulthood.
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Review 6 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Excellent source for practical advice
Date:March 9, 2012
teresainnh
Location:New Hampshire
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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This book provides compelling, thought-provoking, and convicting guidance on the many challenges of raising girls in today's world. Dobson hits on many current topics, such as bullying, peer pressure and promiscuity, social media, and the importance of strong parent-child relationships.
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Review 7 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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A must-read for both parents and grandparents.
Date:February 24, 2012
Kris
Location:Sacramento, CA
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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Dr. Dobson has a unique way of presenting facts in an easy to understand format. His commentary and advice is relevant, based on scripture, and very thought-provoking.
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Review 8 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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WONDERFUL RESOURCE FOR PARENTS
Date:January 9, 2012
CASAGRANDMA
Location:LYONS, OREGON
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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Excellent resource material for parents. Godly, relevent, current, helpful and handy. Thank you!
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Review 9 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Date:July 19, 2011
janine
Location:New Zealand
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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Excellent book covering many of the dangers our little girls face with media influence and social changes over the past few decades. Dr Dobson gives valuable insight and advice on how to deal with these important issues.
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Review 10 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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excellent
Date:April 12, 2011
Kyula
Location:Somerville, MA
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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This book as been inspired and very useful. It is no doubt a great material for people that has daughters, but as well to women in general. You can learn more about women and men can understand better women. It is a book that everybody should read. Excellent resource.
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Review 11 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Date:March 22, 2011
Cindy
Location:Fullerton, NE
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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Really enjoyed the book. Alot of useful tips. I would highly reccomend to anyone raising a daughter.
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Review 12 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Great book
Date:March 14, 2011
Jim A
Age:Over 65
Gender:male
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Actually we gave it to our son who reports he is enjoying reading the book an is learning a lot.
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Review 13 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Date:March 5, 2011
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I really liked this book. You don't see many books on how to help a girl grow up to be a great Christian lady. The author is excellent and the book really helped me understand how to relate to girls better.
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Review 14 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Good resource for raising girls
Date:February 18, 2011
Chelle Lamb
Location:Georgia
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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Dr. Dobson does a wonderful job of discussing how to raise girls. He does this with practical examples, down to earth discussion, charm, and wit. This is a wonderful, godly resource. Take it from a girl who can relate.
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Review 15 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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not great
Date:February 17, 2011
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Sorry, but this book just wasn't worth the money. Dr. Dobson seems to believe in the "good old days", yet doesn't seem to realize that in the good old days woman were oppressed, while at some points the woman's movement went too far, it was much needed. In bringing up boys we heard a lot on what being a boy involved, not so much in bringing up girls. As far as dr. dobson is concerned our girls only really need to be taught etiquette. He seems to miss any potential that there is in the girls of this generation. The only good points that I found were talking about the need of a father in the relationship. Sorry folks, but this book in my opinion was a fail.
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Review 16 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Excellent book for parents of daughters
Date:February 11, 2011
Alana
Location:Waverly, TN
Age:25-34
Gender:female
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This book was very informative and helped to understand girls. I would highly recommend parents with girls to read this book. You won't regret it!
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Review 17 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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wish we would have had this book for ourselves
Date:February 4, 2011
june
Location:Dallas
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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My husband and I raised 6 great children, even though we made plenty of mistakes. I do wish we would have had Dr. Dobson's book and we would have better understood our daughter's makeup and thus done a better job of parenting effectively.
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Review 18 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Date:January 12, 2011
lovetoread
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Awesome book, great buy. I am enjoying it every page excellent book, thank you Dr. Dobson.
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Review 19 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Very insightful
Date:January 4, 2011
Pamela
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Awesome guide to raising children in this unGodly world. All mothers should make this a definite read for 2011.
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Review 20 for Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Very helpful for parents!
Date:December 27, 2010
Carol
Location:Roseau, Mn
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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I would recommend this book for anyone with girls. Girls are very tricky to raise and this book give good insights for many areas and ages. It gives you core things that girls need in their life to be secure and stable going into the future.
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